Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park is most well known for its astonishing collection of caves and cave tours. However, hiking at Mammoth Cave National Park often gets overlooked by visitors. There are a large variety of impressive hiking trails at Mammoth Cave. Many of these hikes get you up close and personal with outstanding natural, … Read more
Below is a brief summary for each of the 63 US National Parks. It includes a short overview of the park, state it’s located in, year it was established, size of the park, best time to visit, top attractions and activities, wildlife to see, where to stay, and more! The country’s national parks are often … Read more
Located in west-central Washington, about 80 miles from Seattle, is Mount Rainier National Park. This park is arguably the crown jewel of Washington State. It contains some of the most magnificent scenery in the whole country. Mount Rainier National Park is known for its collection of icy glaciers, ancient old-growth forests, wildflower meadows, pristine alpine … Read more
Most people have heard of the Florida Everglades, but not everyone understands exactly what they are, and even fewer adventurers have ever been hiking, paddling, or camping there. The term Everglade refers to a swampy grassland, seasonally or permanently covered by slowly moving water. The best-known examples are found near the tip of Southern Florida, … Read more
Are you considering taking a trip to one of our nation’s spectacular national parks in 2023? If so, you may want to do some research into what parks will require reservations for this coming year. 2022 was another increasingly busy year throughout the National Park System. Some parks in 2022 had a pilot reservation system … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the most visited national park is in the U.S.? You may be thinking, “It has to be one of the well-known parks out west like Yellowstone or Grand Canyon.” However, the country’s most visited national park isn’t any of the famous parks out west. The nation’s most visited national park … Read more
When it comes to National Parks, a little over half of the states have at least one. Specifically, 29 states in the U.S. have at least one National Park. But did you know that some states have three or more National Parks? But, which state has the most national parks? California leads the country, with … Read more
Many of America’s well-known National Parks, such as the Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone, have been around for decades. But did you know that our newest National Park was recently established at the end of 2020? New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is the newest National Park in America and was established … Read more
Fall is a special time of year–when the leaves are changing from green to a brilliant display of yellows, oranges, and reds. A road trip during this season is rightfully on most travelers’ bucket lists. For outdoor enthusiasts in particular, plenty of national parks offer exceptional autumn scenery combined with opportunities for less-crowded adventures, like … Read more
Many people dream about going on a road trip to all the best national parks. Just the words national park inspire visions of looming mountain ranges, stunning waterfalls, and unparalleled scenery. Across the United States, there are currently 63 places designated as national parks. Each is part of a system once called America’s best idea … Read more
