The Best Campgrounds at Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade Mountains, and many reservations and preserves, Washington provides an unmatched camping experience. The pacific northwest is known for its natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. There is truly nothing that compares to unplugging and creating lasting memories solo, with your partner, or the whole family...

The Best Campgrounds at Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park

Sleep under the Stars: The Best Campsites in Big Bend National Park

Spanning over 800,000 beautiful acres of land, Big Bend National Park is the perfect destination for all outdoor, nature lovers. Tucked away in southwest Texas, it is home to mountains, deserts, canyons, and rivers, making it one of the top places for the best camping experience.

Sleep under the Stars: The Best Campsites in Big Bend National Park

A Weekend on the Water at Isle Royale

Located in northwestern Lake Superior near the border with Canada, Isle Royale is one of the least visited national parks. To get there, you’ll hop aboard either a boat, ferry, or seaplane, and once you arrive, bask in the pristine forest and waterways around the island. Be sure to keep a lookout for moose,...

A Weekend on the Water at Isle Royale

The Ultimate Foodie Guide at Olympic

When most people think of traveling to a national park, they think of hiking, picnics, and outdoor adventures. The beauty of Olympic National Park is that it has all that—and even more. Olympic National Park is well-known for its diverse ecosystems. You can spend your morning hiking through valleys of forests and the evening...

The Ultimate Foodie Guide at Olympic

The Spooky History of Crater Lake

Let’s all gather around the campfire and share our favorite stories of spooky hauntings and ghostly apparitions. Located in Oregon, Crater Lake is home to quite a few tall tales and folklore about spooky happenings. We’ve got stories to share about the old man in the lake, the spirits of wizard island, and ancient...

The Spooky History of Crater Lake

Total Eclipse of the Parks

The U.S. national parks are some of the most stunning natural areas in the world, offering breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. But did you know that these incredible destinations can also be the perfect places to witness some of the most awe-inspiring astronomical events?

Total Eclipse of the Parks

The Ultimate RV National Park Trip

The Ultimate RV National Park Trip

Hoodoos, Canyons, and Beaches

This summer, it’s time to plan the ultimate road trip. Pack the car, load up the family, and see the places you’ve always dreamed of visiting. This is your year for a once-in-a-lifetime trip, to cross all those places off your bucket list, and to fill your soul with the awe and wonder that...

Hoodoos, Canyons, and Beaches

Top 5 National Park Tours

When we think of national parks, the first image that comes to mind is rugged travelers with backpacks on mountain tops after a long hike, but that’s not all there is to do at the national parks. Most parks have a wide variety of activities, including driving tours, scenic overlooks, and accessible hikes for...

Top 5 National Park Tours

Best National Park Night Skies

Across the country, our night skies are getting less dark. Between porch lights, highway lights, and general city lighting, the night sky is disappearing from our view. The majority of people who live in cities can see fewer stars than in generations past. But, this isn’t true everywhere.

Best National Park Night Skies

The Ultimate Summer Vacation in Denali

This summer, get ready for the wilds of Alaska as you embark on a visit to Denali National Park and Preserve. Located deep in the heart of the Alaskan interior and over six million acres of wilderness, Denali is your introduction to the forest, glacial lakes, frozen tundra, and towering mountains. In the park,...

The Ultimate Summer Vacation in Denali

Hidden Gems at Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is known for its astounding beauty and crystal clear waters—but this place has more to it than just a picture-perfect background. Lake Tahoe is an all-season destination, with plenty of summer activities, such as spending time on the beach, parasailing, and hitting the lake with watercraft rentals. During the colder months, Lake...

Hidden Gems at Lake Tahoe

How to Explore Big Bend in Three Days

Big Bend is one of the most remote national parks in the country and is located in Far West Texas. This national park has some of the most diverse wildlife and landscape, with mountains, deserts, canyons and lush wetlands all along the Rio Grande. Though the park is massive in scale, you can see...

How to Explore Big Bend in Three Days

Live on the Water with a Lake Powell Houseboat Rental

When you visit Lake Powell, it’s all about the water. Visitors do their best to spend as much time on or near the lake as possible. Luckily, that’s easy to do with all the fun water activities available. If you’re ready for nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, endless sunshine, and warm water, Lake Powell...

Live on the Water with a Lake Powell Houseboat Rental

Iconic Dining Rooms at National Parks

One of the many reasons travelers choose national parks for their destination is to spend time communing with nature. Our ultimate national park pro tip for you: end your day in one of our incredible dining rooms with a view. You can dine in style, without ever having to lose the sweeping views that...

Iconic Dining Rooms at National Parks

Best Proposal Destinations for The Adventurous Couple

The perfect proposal is all about figuring out what will make your future fiancé feel loved and understood. And who better to know what your partner would want than you? So, if you’ve got a nature-loving partner who you’re looking to propose to, we’ve got some insider knowledge just for you.

Best Proposal Destinations for The Adventurous Couple

The Magic Carpet on the Pacific Coast (Update 2023)

The "magic carpet" that blooms on the Pacific Coast is beautiful but, it is made up of an invasive species that is harmful to native plants & biodiversity.

The Magic Carpet on the Pacific Coast (Update 2023)

Dog Sled Tours at Togwotee

This winter, leave it all behind and get ready for a winter wonderland. In the high mountains above Jackson Hole, Wyoming you’ll find Togwotee Pass. This snow playground is covered in endless powder throughout the winter, making it the perfect destination for dog sled tours, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing.

Dog Sled Tours at Togwotee

Sample Itinerary: Crater Lake

A visit to Crater Lake is a trip through ancient natural history, where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. 7,700 years ago, a violent eruption created what we know of today as Crater Lake. After the collapse of Mount Mazama, the crater filled with rainfall and snowmelt to create a crystal-clear...

Sample Itinerary: Crater Lake

Teambuilding at Asilomar

In the era of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, many employers are looking for ways to build rapport with their team and retain employees. One way you can do that is by recognizing that there’s so much more to being a team than just deliverables and deadlines.

Teambuilding at Asilomar

5 Ways to Give Thanks to Nature

During this season of thanks-giving, we want to take a moment to show gratitude for Mother Nature. Spend some time in your local park, participate in a neighborhood clean-up, or plan a spring garden that is pollinator-friendly. It’s up to each of us to celebrate Mother Nature and preserve her for the next generations.

5 Ways to Give Thanks to Nature

Fall Getaways and Day Trips

After a long, hot summer, there’s nothing like the first cool breeze of fall in the air. The smell of the cold air as the trees don their autumn colors is one of the most magical times of year. This fall, treat yourself to a quick getaway or day trip to a nearby destination....

Fall Getaways and Day Trips

Rise & Shine: Best National Park Breakfasts

There’s only one way to start your day off right: with a hearty meal. When you’re planning to spend the day exploring a national park and adventuring around, getting your day started with a delicious and filling meal is a requirement. Bonus points if you can get that meal with a view.

Rise & Shine: Best National Park Breakfasts

Sample Itinerary: Yosemite National Park

For many people, Yosemite is at the top of their bucket list. Most visitors think that the only time of year to visit Yosemite is the summer, and while that might be the best weather, it’s not the only time of year to go there. While the weather is a little bit colder, Fall...

Sample Itinerary: Yosemite National Park

Fall for Fall: Best National Parks for Leaf Peeping

There’s nothing quite like the first cool morning and the scent of fresh Autumn air on the breeze. This fall, take some time to enjoy all that nature has to offer by loading up the car and hitting the road to enjoy some leaf peeping. Whether you want to travel near or far, we’ve...

Fall for Fall: Best National Parks for Leaf Peeping

Dog Days of Summer: Cooling Off Activities

As summer temperatures reach their peak across the country, you might just be looking for an escape from the heat. If you’re sick of sweating in the summer, we’ve got a few suggestions to cool off and better enjoy the dog days of summer. And, as a bonus, one of these cool-down activities is...

Dog Days of Summer: Cooling Off Activities

Scouting at Bushkill Falls

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains you’ll find a wondrous spot for outdoor adventures of many kinds perfect for wilderness scouts. Exploring nature is one of the many ways both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts can earn badges.

Scouting at Bushkill Falls

Camping and Hiking at Crater Lake

While all national parks are home to awe-inspiring beauty and breathtaking natural formations — none can rival Crater Lake. From the natural history to the outdoor adventures, you won’t want to miss a single moment of outdoor time during your visit to this majestic park.

Camping and Hiking at Crater Lake

Summer Reading; Books Based on National Parks

One of the best parts of travel is getting to learn about someplace new. You get to explore, talk with locals, and experience a place that’s different than your home. With a great book, you can get the travel experience from anywhere — and, it can be a great way to get excited about...

Summer Reading; Books Based on National Parks

Fly-Fishing Fundamentals

When the temperatures are elevated, there’s no better place to be than near the water. To beat the heat this summer, plan ahead and book some time to go fly fishing. Whether you’re an amateur angler or a pro, you’ll find great fly fishing options at Olympic National Park and Togwotee. But first, let’s...

Fly-Fishing Fundamentals