National Parks

California Just Got Two Brand New National Monuments. Here’s How to Visit.

The creation of Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument mark a historic day in conservation.

January 7, 2025

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

5 Pro Tips to Know Before You Visit a National Park

Heed your call of the wild with these top pointers.

August 20, 2024

November 3, 2024

The Latest From Sunset

Angeles National Forest Trail Restoration

National Parks Week Is Coming, and the Founder of the Parks Project Knows How to Celebrate It

Keith Eshelman has created a successful lifestyle brand that helps protect our beloved national parks. Here, he shares his learnings from being displaced by the L.A. fires.

April 18, 2025

April 16, 2025

Recipes

21 Veggie-Forward Lunches You’ll Actually Look Forward to Eating Every Day

No more sad desk lunch!

April 18, 2025

April 19, 2025

You’re Going to Need a Real ID to Travel Soon—Here’s How to Get One

In just over two weeks, all U.S. travelers over 18 will need a Real ID to board domestic flights.

April 18, 2025

April 17, 2025

Garden Basics

Green Drenching Is the Trend Taking Over Gardens This Spring—Here’s How to Do It

Time to turn your backyard into a lush retreat.

April 17, 2025

April 18, 2025

Nearby National Park Alternatives

Beat Arizona’s National Park Camping Rush with These Nearby Alternatives

Few destinations are more equipped to accommodate today's rush of campers opting for non-designated campsites than Arizona.

January 11, 2022

January 12, 2022

How to Enjoy a Joshua Tree Camping Experience Without the Park Crowds

Joshua Tree National Park welcomed the 10th-most visitors of any U.S. park in 2020 despite closures during popular spring months.

January 19, 2022

November 15, 2024

How to Enjoy Everything Zion Has to Offer Without the National Park Crowds

Few destinations are better equipped to accommodate dispersed camping than Utah.

January 26, 2022

February 7, 2022

Explore Our National Parks

These Least Visited, Under-the-Radar National Parks Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List

Revel in wide open spaces in these parklands.

April 15, 2024

April 5, 2025

Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser, Yellowstone

These Are the Free Entrance Days for the National Parks in 2024

Mark your calendars.

December 12, 2023

April 16, 2024

5 Things You Should Never Do in National Parks

From chasing bears to flying drones, it seems we need a reminder of how to behave in nature.

September 17, 2023

March 22, 2025

These National Park Lodges Are Straight out of a Wes Anderson Movie, and You Can Book Them Now

A new book celebrates historic lodges in the West’s national parks, from the opulent Ahwahnee in Yosemite to the Spanish Revival Inn at Death Valley.

July 10, 2023

July 21, 2023

I Worked in Glacier National Park. These Are 5 Must-See Gems

Skip an expensive Switzerland trip this summer and head to Montana for the trip of a lifetime.

June 1, 2022

May 25, 2022

The Best Basecamp for Utah’s National Parks Is This City You’ve Never Heard Of

This destination offers a central location within hours of myriad national parks, forests, and monuments, including Zion and Bryce Canyon.

March 4, 2022

March 9, 2022

For a View to Wow You

Top Wow Spots of Arches National Park

The spots you can’t go to Arches without seeing

April 29, 2016

April 30, 2018

Top Wow Spots of Bryce Canyon National Park

From Sunrise Point to the night sky, Bryce Canyon National Park doesn’t disappoint in views

May 3, 2016

April 30, 2018

Top Wow Spots of Grand Canyon

These are the some of the world's most unforgettable views—from the Colorado River to the soaring Point Imperial overlook

July 7, 2009

August 24, 2020

Bison in Lamar Valley, one of the things to do at Yellowstone

Top Wow Spots of Yellowstone National Park

There are more things to see in Yellowstone National Park than you can count, but these 13 places—from giant geysers to valleys stocked with wildlife—can't be missed

July 1, 2009

January 13, 2023

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Grand Teton

High in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park shows you the West in a new and beautiful light

June 8, 2009

April 30, 2018

California

Top Wow Spots of Channel Islands National Park

From stunning views to some of the world’s rarest trees to amazing marine life

July 23, 2015

April 30, 2018

Woman near Emerald Lake at autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Rocky Mountain National Park

From jaw-dropping views to lush, wildlife-filled meadows, these are the park's can't miss attractions

July 21, 2015

January 28, 2022

Rockies

Glacier National Park’s Top Wow Spots

Fall in love with the park’s unforgettable scenery―sapphire lakes, knife-edge ridges, hanging valleys, and towering peaks

July 7, 2009

November 5, 2019

Get the Gear

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Lifestyle

The National Park-Themed Candles You Didn’t Know You Needed

Each candle blends a love of the outdoors with fragrances unique to each destination.

April 12, 2022

Bring the Magic of National Parks to Your Living Room with This New Art Collection

Bring the beauty of the national parks into your home with Fifty-Nine Park's newest book.

July 7, 2021

July 9, 2021

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