The West's Best National Parks

Canary Springs terraces with water rushing down at Mammoth Hot Springs of Yellowstone National Park

Record Crowds Are Flocking to Yellowstone. Follow These Rules for a Successful Trip

Accompanying the dramatic surge of national park visitors has been a spike of easily avoidable incidents.

September 21, 2021

September 21, 2021

Sage Lodge lobby mountain view

2021 Travel Awards: Park Lodging

Not into the whole camping vibe? Stay at these spots near state and national parks instead.

October 27, 2021

October 28, 2021

The Mesquite Flat sand dunes in Death Valley National Park, great place for thanksgiving getaways

Get Free Access in 2021 to Any National Park on These 6 Days

Just plan well in advance to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances relating to COVID-19.

January 5, 2021

July 8, 2021

Denali National Park’s Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

No matter how your day is going, this live puppy cam will no doubt make it better.

September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Crystals in a basket at Wine and Rock Shop in Yucca Valley, California

Heading to Joshua Tree? Stock up on Snacks and Booze at These Roadside Stops

An insider's road trip guide for the best places to stop for sips and snacks, plus made-to-order sourdough.

November 30, 2021

December 1, 2021

National Parks checlist

Gifts & Shopping

Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

Get away to the outdoors without leaving home. Shop this gift guide for the armchair explorer in your life.

October 11, 2021

November 24, 2021

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

Raise your glass to his excellency, Bear 480, and cheers to a happy hibernation.

October 6, 2021

October 6, 2021

Survival of the Fattest: Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week Is Here

Twelve bears are competing this year to earn the coveted title of "fattest."

September 29, 2021

October 5, 2021

All We Can Say Is: WOW

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

September 30, 2019

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

Top Wow Spots of Zion

Experience the majestic beauty of Zion National Park and explore its countless hidden canyons and passages

June 8, 2009

April 30, 2018

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

Outdoor Adventure

Top Wow Spots of Arches National Park

The spots you can’t go to Arches without seeing

April 29, 2016

April 30, 2018

Outdoor Adventure

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

10 Crazy Beautiful Places You Have to See in Joshua Tree

The top sites to see in the park, including other-worldly plant life and more stunning natural features

April 27, 2016

December 1, 2021

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

More Stories in National Parks

Heading to Joshua Tree? Stock up on Snacks and Booze at These Roadside Stops

Heading to Joshua Tree? Stock up on Snacks and Booze at These Roadside Stops

2021 Travel Awards: Park Lodging

2021 Travel Awards: Park Lodging

Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

Books, Beanies, and National Park Inspiration: What to Buy for the Armchair Explorer

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

Survival of the Fattest: Katmai National Park's Fat Bear Week Is Here

Survival of the Fattest: Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week Is Here

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With Free Admission to All National Parks

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With Free Admission to All National Parks

Record Crowds Are Flocking to Yellowstone. Follow These Rules for a Successful Trip

Record Crowds Are Flocking to Yellowstone. Follow These Rules for a Successful Trip

Denali National Park's Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

Denali National Park’s Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

National Park Service Urges Hikers to Leave Dogs at Home

National Park Service Urges Hikers to Leave Dogs at Home

Adjust Accordingly: Forest Service Closes All of California's National Forests

Adjust Accordingly: Forest Service Closes All of California’s National Forests

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

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

Going to a National Park This Weekend? Keep It Civil, Unlike This Guy

Going to a National Park This Weekend? Keep It Civil, Unlike This Guy

Climate Change Is Taking Its Toll on America's First National Park

Climate Change Is Taking Its Toll on America’s First National Park

This Popular Big Sur Hike Is Finally Open More Than 12 Years After It Went up in Flames

This Popular Big Sur Hike Is Finally Open More Than 12 Years After It Went up in Flames

Going Camping? Save Space in Your Bag with These 5 Chef-Inspired Meal Companies

Going Camping? Save Space in Your Bag with These 5 Chef-Inspired Meal Companies

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