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Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim

The reopening following a summer of wildfires coincides with the federal government shutdown, which could affect the visitor experience.

October 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

Look up.

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

A large valley Oak tree along a waterway in the Dos Rios State Park

Outdoor Adventure

This Scenic River Junction Is California’s Newest State Park

When it opens on June 12, Dos Rios in the San Joaquin Valley will be California’s first new state park in nearly a decade.

May 2, 2024 11:40 AM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color

Disappointed by the low percentages of people of color visiting U.S. national parks, Diamon Clark and Kristen Walker are creating a sense of ownership through Our Parks Too.

February 1, 2024 07:30 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

National Parks

A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

A canvas tent with wooden stairs, surrounded by trees

Hotel News + Openings

Under Canvas Opens Its First California Camp Near Yosemite National Park

The beloved glamping brand now offers a new way to experience the great outdoors in the Golden State.

April 16, 2026 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.

Astrotourism

Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.

Come to Oklahoma for petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the darkest skies in North America.

March 24, 2026 12:08 PM

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Heide Brandes

On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.

Sustainable Travel

Climate Change Is Here. Are National Parks Ready?

Parks enthusiasts should be prepared for unpredictable weather—but that’s no reason not to enjoy these iconic destinations.

April 19, 2024 09:54 AM

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Hannah Singleton

National Parks

Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

June 3, 2024 01:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.

National Parks

This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

January 30, 2026 03:17 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Here’s the full schedule of 2024 dates when advance reservations will be necessary and how and when to nab them.

December 19, 2023 05:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

A field of purple hydrangeas in front of a green misty mountain with a small mountain chalet and evergreen trees

Where to Travel Next

Shhh! These Are Some of the Quietest Places on Earth

Quiet Parks International has selected parks, trails, and wilderness where you can escape noise pollution and finally find that ultimate luxury: some good old-fashioned silence.

July 11, 2024 09:56 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A stargazing lookout center on a lake at night in Voyageurs National Park, an International Dark Sky Park in Minnesota.

National Parks

The Ultimate Adventure Through Minnesota and Its National Park

From Voyageurs National Park to the North Shore of Lake Superior, get off the beaten path with this guide to Minnesota’s most stunning parks and scenic drives.

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