Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southern California. It's characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua … [Read more...] about Joshua Tree National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but Bryce Canyon in Utah has the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand … [Read more...] about Bryce Canyon National Park
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park in South Dakota features dramatic landscapes that span layered rock formations, steep canyons, and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling … [Read more...] about Badlands National Park
Shenandoah National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over … [Read more...] about Shenandoah National Park
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, … [Read more...] about Crater Lake National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or … [Read more...] about Dry Tortugas National Park
