In Washington’s Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Island offers mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities. Visitors to San Juan will find a National Park Service site and one of the best places to see whales from…
In Northwestern Montana and straddling the border with Canada, Glacier National Park protects one million acres of wilderness. Known as the Crown of the Continent, it is best explored in July and August when it is now covered in snow.…
In South Dakota’s Black Hills, Custer State Park is a state park that feels like a national park. It is known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing and has been protected since 1912. With its camping and lodging…
Most visitors to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon never visit the North Rim, which is a quieter and greener side of the Grand Canyon. Located in Northern Arizona, the North Rim is open seasonally and offers hiking and…
The Black Hills of South Dakota pack in the family fun. From five national parks to Western history to premier wildlife viewing, there’s plenty to do in the region for a week. Start with the National Park sites, all about…
Devils Tower National Monument is a convenient road trip stop about 110 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota, in Western Wyoming. As a unique geological site, it is sacred to many people. Best of all, you see this otherworldly…
Head to Yellowstone National Park this summer for a vacation to remember. The eastern entrances of the park are some of the least crowded and scenic. Then you can use Cody, Wyoming, as a base for adventure. It features museums,…
In Wyoming, one of the most picturesque places in the park is Yellowstone Lake, near the South and East Entrance. As the largest high-elevation lake in North America, it offers land and water activities, along with a historic hotel: Lake…
In the western corner of Wyoming, Yellowstone is a top U.S. destination. As the first national park in the world, travelers come from all over the world to see it. From its historic lodges, geothermal features and wildlife, one of…
The California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state, found in several parks. However, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit the Redwood National and State Parks in Northern California. The Redwoods…
As the World’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park attracts visitors from around the world. It is one of the top national parks in the U.S., and a world-class outdoor destination. Located in the northwest corner of Wyoming, travelers can…
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect some of the largest trees in the world. Visitors will find the iconic Sequoia located in both parks. They are one of the top things to see…