Skip to ContentThe dual mandate of the National Park Service (NPS) says that America’s national parks, monuments and other federal lands should both be preserved in the way they are and offer recreation opportunities.This double mission poses plenty of challenges. On the plus side, however, this also means that visitors can, and forever will be able to, enjoy some of America’s greatest landscapes and landmarks on trails, scenic roads, from overlooks, on bicycles and in kayaks.Think of any recreational outdoor activity and chances are there’s a park or two (and often...…Skip to ContentThe dual mandate of the National Park Service (NPS) says that America’s national parks, monuments and other federal lands should both be preserved in the way they are and offer recreation opportunities.This double mission poses plenty of challenges. On the plus side, however, this also means that visitors can, and forever will be able to, enjoy some of America’s greatest landscapes and landmarks on trails, scenic roads, from overlooks, on bicycles and in kayaks.Think of any recreational outdoor activity and chances are there’s a park or two (and often...WW…

Skip to ContentJust like many other aspects of U.S. history, the relationship between the national parks and Native Americans is complicated at best.Several national parks were created on Native American lands during the Indian Wars of the late-19th century, while other sites and monuments protect important landmarks or commemorate events and battles.As you’ll see in this lengthy blog post, there’s absolutely no shortage of national parks that preserve Native American heritage sites. What occasionally does lack, however, is a nuanced historical narrative in visitor centers, on information...…Skip to ContentJust like many other aspects of U.S. history, the relationship between the national parks and Native Americans is complicated at best.Several national parks were created on Native American lands during the Indian Wars of the late-19th century, while other sites and monuments protect important landmarks or commemorate events and battles.As you’ll see in this lengthy blog post, there’s absolutely no shortage of national parks that preserve Native American heritage sites. What occasionally does lack, however, is a nuanced historical narrative in visitor centers, on information...WW…

Skip to ContentHave you always wanted to ascend an epic mountain pass? Or circumnavigate a volcano rim? Maybe ride across a desert or along a historic trail? Perhaps even share the road with iconic wildlife?Luckily, you can find all that asphaltic amusement in the following best national parks for road cycling.National parks are arguably the best destinations for an adventure holiday, offering a wide range of potential activities. From rock climbing and waterfall chasing to hiking and scenic national park drives, there are myriad ways to explore these epic landscapes.Cycling in national...…Skip to ContentHave you always wanted to ascend an epic mountain pass? Or circumnavigate a volcano rim? Maybe ride across a desert or along a historic trail? Perhaps even share the road with iconic wildlife?Luckily, you can find all that asphaltic amusement in the following best national parks for road cycling.National parks are arguably the best destinations for an adventure holiday, offering a wide range of potential activities. From rock climbing and waterfall chasing to hiking and scenic national park drives, there are myriad ways to explore these epic landscapes.Cycling in national...WW…

Skip to ContentI can’t think of (m)any activities that offer a better national park experience than an overnight hiking trip!Heading deep into a park’s backcountry, setting up camp, exploring an unspoiled landscape, encountering wildlife,… Spending any number of nights backpacking in one of the national parks is something you’ll never forget.ContentsBelow, I’ve collected the best multi-day hikes in America’s national parks. From the ancient forested mountains of the East to the Southwestern deserts and canyons to the volcanoes and coasts of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll find epic...…Skip to ContentI can’t think of (m)any activities that offer a better national park experience than an overnight hiking trip!Heading deep into a park’s backcountry, setting up camp, exploring an unspoiled landscape, encountering wildlife,… Spending any number of nights backpacking in one of the national parks is something you’ll never forget.ContentsBelow, I’ve collected the best multi-day hikes in America’s national parks. From the ancient forested mountains of the East to the Southwestern deserts and canyons to the volcanoes and coasts of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll find epic...WW…

Skip to ContentFew natural phenomena are as magical and captivating as the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This is Mother Nature’s greatest show, a dazzling display of dancing lights in the sky.While you increase your chances of actually seeing the Northern Lights the further north you go, they’re occasionally also visible at more southerly latitudes.People typically associate the Northern Lights with (sub)Arctic places like Canada, Norway, Iceland and Alaska, but in the United States, you can sometimes also see them in the northern states of the Lower 48.Since it’s...…Skip to ContentFew natural phenomena are as magical and captivating as the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This is Mother Nature’s greatest show, a dazzling display of dancing lights in the sky.While you increase your chances of actually seeing the Northern Lights the further north you go, they’re occasionally also visible at more southerly latitudes.People typically associate the Northern Lights with (sub)Arctic places like Canada, Norway, Iceland and Alaska, but in the United States, you can sometimes also see them in the northern states of the Lower 48.Since it’s...WW…