Yosemite National Park is looking for new ways to handle its traffic problem. This past holiday weekend saw long lines and full parking lots.

Is the summer heat keeping you from getting outside? You’re not alone. We’re seeing record-breaking temperatures around the world. So if you’re looking to hike, maybe it’s time you head north. Pack your bags (including a jacket) to head to the U.S.’s Last Frontier State. Here’s a look at Alaska’s eight national parks ranked from [...]

The long holiday weekend is proving to be a headache for visitors to some National Parks.  Parking in Yosemite closed this morning at 8:21 a.m. Similar scenes played out this past weekend and have been an issue for the last few weeks. A recent viral video showed backed-up traffic, making the Yosemite Valley look more [...]

June 26th is National Canoe Day. If you love to get out on the water and you’re in the United States, here is some travel inspiration for your next canoe (or kayak) adventure. Which spot will you choose? Acadia National Park, Maine Known as the crown jewel of the North Atlantic coast, Acadia National Park [...]

The wildlife isn’t causing trouble in the parks. Here’s a look at what guests to should remember when spending time outdoors.

Whoever runs the National Park Service Twitter thread really should get a raise. Every day, @natlparkservice uses animal memes, pop culture references, and subtweets commenting on bad tourist behavior to share important tips about how to behave properly in parks. It’s fun to see a government agency that doesn’t take itself too seriously—and to learn [...]

A baby bison who evidently just couldn’t even sat down in the middle of a road at Yellowstone National Park this week and caused a pretty adorable traffic jam. In a video shared by Yahoo, the calf sits in the road surrounded by a small herd of adult bison protecting and trying to nudge it [...]

Are things feeling a bit flat lately? Dreaming of a change of scene? These 10 great American mountain towns, with their picturesque rolling hills and incredible peaks, offer stunning photo opportunities and exhilarating experiences.  You’ll want to plan your mountain adventure straight away. 1. Aspen, Colorado Rocky Mountains A gorgeous and well-known city on this [...]

With varied terrains ranging from exotic coastal patches surrounded by turquoise waters to tropical canopies surrounded by palm trees, Key West is home to some of the most amazing campsites that deliver panoramic views, stunning sunsets, and endless fun experiences.  So, pack your bags, grab your pals and let’s dive into the awesome world of [...]

The numbers are in and they’re huge: In 2022, the National Park Service recorded 312 million visits—more than in 2021 and nearly as many as they did in the pre-pandemic years of 2018 and 2019. According to the latest stats release from NPS, a dozen individual parks broke their all-time visitation records last year, too. [...]