Your body yearns to be outside, and spending time outdoors is good for your mind, too. Every year the National Park Service offers free days in which visitors can enter for free. From snowshoeing to hiking to sitting on a…
The U.S. National Parks are top destinations, with over 325 million visitors in recent years. From an iconic vacation with unparalleled beauty to a deep dive into biology, history, geology and more, national parks offer an enriching experience. With over…
9 Nonprofits for Environment and National Parks The turkey has been eaten, and now it is time to support the places you value. For those who love the outdoors, support one of the nonprofits that protects public land in the…
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a year-round destination that attracts visitors across North America and beyond. It’s a National Park standout year-round from warm summer days to the blazing fall color to a snow-kissed desert landscape. With…
Tucson is Arizona’s cultural hub with top museums, gardens and more. From a National Park to a Zoo and an Aviation museum, there are lots to do in this Southern Arizona town. Visitors can explore its parks, a nearby cave…
Saguaro National Park straddles Tucson’s east and west sides in southern Arizona. First-time visitors need to know if it offers two different districts: an eastern and a western district. Visitors will find the desert a rich landscape to explore with…
A trip to San Antonio isn’t complete unless you sample its Tex-Mex along the Riverwalk and visit at least one of the missions. Right across the street from the Riverwalk is one of the most famous. Starting in the middle…
The largest protected desert in the world is located at the Mojave National Preserve, conveniently located between two interstates. Located East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. The…
Located next to the New Mexican border in Southern Arizona, the Chiricahua National Monument offers a mountaintop oasis in the middle of the desert. Known as a sky island, this area towers over the nearby grassland and offers cooler temperatures…
Located in southern Oklahoma, Lawton is 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. From seeing buffalo graze to hiking and more, find fun things to do in Lawton. This is a great stop if you are road-tripping along Interstate 44. 6…
Just a few hours north of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Southern Oklahoma, offers the Arbuckle Mountains, a wildlife refuge, a national recreation area and more. Both Lawton and Sulphur, Oklahoma, can be explored on the same trip. With its outdoorsy location, Southern…
Located in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, the Mammoth Hot Springs area is open year-round. Due to its lower elevation, the roads are easier to keep open and it is accessible through the North Entrance. With close proximity…