I’m a huge fan of the U.S. national parks and have been to dozens thus far with a growing wishlist of more to visit. We recently just completed an 8 parks in 8 days trip that was outstanding. Our national parks are truly a gift from previous generations, and our greatest national t...
Sept. 28, 2024 (National Public Lands Day): On the fourth Saturday of September, explore (and consider volunteering at) a new park for free in honor of National Public Lands Day. Nov. 11, 2024 (Veterans Day): Whether you’re a veteran, know one or just want to visit the parks, eve...
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Of course these were not included in our entry ticket and would cost more to use. They also failed to mention that the cable cars were not running at the time of our visit. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is different to many of the other national parks in China – the entry ticket act...
Note that this photo spot is located on a highway. There have been recent fatalities and injuries here. Here is information from the Visit Utah tourism website: “Please be aware this iconic photo-op is located along a highly-trafficked road. Due to the road’s traffic leading to past in...
Hundreds of thousands of people enter the lottery to hike the Wave on the Utah–Arizona border. Just a few get in. Here's how to increase your chances.
CANYONLANDS:Check out ourCanyonlands National Park Travel Guidefor important travel planning tips, sample itineraries, advice on when to go, where to stay, and more. UTAH ITINERARY:In ourUtah National Parks Road Trip Guide,we cover multiple ways to road trip through the national parks in Utah....
Unfortunately, I’d read that Mesa VerdeNational Parkshuts down some areas during winter and early spring. It was March, so we originally planned to visit another park in New Mexico. Luckily, we were driving along US 160, the highway from which most Mesa Verde tours begin. As we neared ...
Every time we visit our national parks, we leave our mark. Every step we take has an effect on the parks. It is our job to minimize our impact on the parks. One of the best to minimize your impact is to follow theLeave No Trace Seven Principles. These concepts are fairly simple and...