11 Unforgettable Things to Do at the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon, a mile-deep gash in the crust of Arizona’s rust-red sandstone, has been a beloved tourist destination for over a century, and it’s easy to see why.
National Parks
Here’s Why Leave No Trace Principles are So Damn Important
By adhering to LNT guidelines, you’re keeping these lands as they should be for future outdoor enthusiasts.
9 Best National Parks to Visit in December
America’s public lands are beautiful any time of year, but winter brings out their true beauty without the crowds.
12 Best National Parks to Visit in October
America’s national parks are beautiful year-round, but come October, some parks hit their peak.
Sunshine & Solitude: Best Backpacking Routes in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend is an ideal place to experience the solitude of the desert (and abundant sunshine), even in the winter.
8 Most Underrated & Least Visited National Parks & Monuments in the West
To aid in experimentation with obscure National Park exploration, I’ve compiled a short-list of some of the West’s most underrated National Parks and Monuments.
6 Epic Backpacking Routes in Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier National Park is one of the crown jewels of the national park system. With endless trails, there are many places to go and ways to get out and explore the park.
7 Epic Things to Do at Great Basin National Park, Nevada
With intricate caverns, glaciers that feed alpine lakes, centuries-old bristlecone pines and dark skies for stargazers, Great Basin National Park is a gem worth exploring.
White Rim Road: An Overland Adventure in Canyonlands, Utah
If you haven’t experienced Utah's "Island in the Sky", now’s the time to start planning a trip to see this remarkable landscape from behind the wheel on White Rim Road.
5 Incredible Backpacking Excursions in Zion National Park, Utah
Zion averages around 4.5 million annual visitors — but only a handful of those get to see the true wild of the park’s backcountry.
Michigan National Park Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Michigan’s glacier-carved landscape and 3,288 miles of shoreline are home to lush forests filled with wildlife and mineral-rich soils — and a colorful human history to go with it.
One Epic Day in Grand Teton National Park
Planning a trip to the Grand Tetons, but only have one day? Worry no longer — here’s your guide to the perfect day in Grand Teton National Park.