Memorial Day weekend is one of the most popular times to visit national parks in the entire year — and for good reason. The weather is warming up, school is almost out, and three days off means there’s finally time for a real adventure. But it’s also one of the busiest weekends of the year, … Read more
Summer is the season when America’s national parks reach their full potential. Snow melts from high mountain passes, wildflower meadows explode with color, wildlife moves freely across open valleys, and roads that stay buried under snow for eight months of the year finally open. For anyone working toward visiting all 63 national parks, summer unlocks … Read more
Few things capture the power of nature quite like a waterfall thundering over a cliff face. For serious national park collectors working toward visiting all 63 parks, waterfalls often become the most memorable moments of their journey—whether it’s feeling the mist from Yosemite Falls on your face or standing behind the cascade at Grotto Falls … Read more
Imagine standing on a pristine beach where you’re one of fewer than 2,500 annual visitors, gazing at coral reefs teeming with 950 species of fish, surrounded by rainforest-covered volcanic peaks rising straight from the Pacific Ocean. This isn’t a fantasy. It’s American Samoa National Park, the most remote and least-visited park in the entire US … Read more
If you’re gearing up for a trip to one of America’s breathtaking national parks in 2025, you’ll want to check whether your destination requires a reservation. In recent years, many popular parks have introduced timed-entry systems, vehicle permits, or hiking lotteries to manage crowds and protect natural resources. Whether you’re hoping to drive the scenic … Read more
What is the simple definition of a National Park? Simply put, it is an area of land set aside by a federal government for conservation and preservation. Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and environmentalist Wallace Stegner famously said, “The National Parks are the best idea we ever had.” But what is the simple definition of a National … Read more