National Parks West

There are 18 national parks near Salt Lake City and each is worth a visit. Here are the details on what to do at each one as well as travel times.

Thinking about visiting Bryce Canyon National Park? Here are the best things to do in Bryce Canyon with kids, when to go, plus lodging & dining tips.

Denver has long been a launching off point for outdoor adventures, but did you know there are 15 national parks near Denver? Here are details about each one.

There are several national parks near Seattle, from the lush rainforests of Olympic National Park to the incredible history surrounding Fort Vancouver. Use this guide to plan your visits.

California is home to more national park units than anywhere else in the country, but what are the best national parks in California? As a Golden State native and national …

The best things to do in Olympic National Park with kids include lakes, beaches, rainforests, and mountains in this diverse park in Washington State.

Use this 10-day itinerary to take a California national parks road trip. The itinerary includes Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, & Mt. Lassen national parks.

Here are the best hikes in Sequoia National Park & Kings Canyon National Park for families. Enjoy sequoia groves, waterfalls, & stunning views on these trails.

Did you know there are 11 great national parks near San Francisco? Use this guide to plan your Bay Area national parks visits.

Are you planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park? Here are the best things to do in Joshua Tree with kids and plenty of tips to help your plan your trip.

When is the best time to visit Yosemite? We answer that question and offer tips on how to avoid the crowds no matter the season.

Tucked up in the Pacific Northwest, there are several scenic Oregon national parks worth visiting, and they are surprisingly diverse in their offerings. Here are five great spots to visit.

If you are looking for a summer national park experience that is crowd free, head to Great Basin. Just 90,000 people visit Great Basin each year (Yellowstone receives 3 million …

Thanks to social media and the events (cough, cough Covid…) of the past couple years, our national parks have become more popular than ever. The end result- several national parks require reservations in …

Did you know that five million people visit the Grand Canyon every year but only 10% of those visitors come to the North Rim? Many may assume that if you …

Don’t be fooled by the nickname, The Grand Canyon State. This one claim to fame sometimes eclipses the other Arizona national parks and monuments, but there are so many amazing …

Vast, breathtaking, and wondrous. It’s no wonder why five million people visit the Grand Canyon every year. Millions dream of a trip to see this world wonder but many don’t …