Haleakala, "House of the Sun" in Hawaiian, is a dormant shield volcano in Maui, Hawaii with one of the world's largest volcanic craters. Many visitors wake up early to drive to the Haleakala … [Read more...] about Haleakalā National Park
Volcanoes
Katmai National Park & Preserve
In southern Alaska, Katmai National Park and Preserve occupies a vast peninsula with wild landscapes spanning tundra, forests, lakes, mountains, and volcanoes. The park is an important habitat for … [Read more...] about Katmai National Park & Preserve
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Volcanoes steam, salmon leap, bears forage, and mountains reflect in shimmering … [Read more...] about Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California is home to numerous volcanoes, clear mountain lakes, meadows of wildflowers, and steaming fumaroles. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive … [Read more...] about Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning … [Read more...] about Mount Rainier National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park in Alaska is the largest U.S. national park at over 13 million acres. It's roughly the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland … [Read more...] about Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
