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Fun Facts About America's National Parks
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Fun Facts About America's National Parks

Every August, America celebrates the birthday of one of its most beloved institutions: the National Park Service (NPS). Since its founding on 25 August 1916, the NPS has helped protect some of the most extraordinary places in the United States, from dramatic canyons and towering mountains to ancient forests, historic landmarks, and thriving wildlife habitats. As we celebrate another National Park Service birthday, let's explore some surprising facts that make America's parks so extraordinary.

Your Yellowstone Winter Vacation Guide: What to Expect
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Your Yellowstone Winter Vacation Guide: What to Expect

What to expect while exploring Yellowstone National Park in the winter months

Best Hiking Trails in Bryce Canyon National Park
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Best Hiking Trails in Bryce Canyon National Park

The best hiking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park are Queen’s Garden/Navajo Loop for first-time visitors, Rim Trail for easier canyon views, Peekaboo Loop for a more strenuous hoodoo hike, Fairyland Loop for a quieter full-day adventure, and Mossy Cave or Bristlecone Loop for shorter family-friendly walks.

Top Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park
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Top Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park

Wondering what to do in Bryce Canyon National Park? Start with the hoodoo-filled viewpoints, hike below the rim, stay for sunrise or stargazing, and see how a guided Bryce and Zion adventure makes the details easy.

Top Things to Do in Glacier National Park
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Top Things to Do in Glacier National Park

We've handpicked the top things to do in Glacier National Park, which include driving Going-to-the-Sun Road, hiking to alpine lakes and overlooks, visiting Lake McDonald, exploring Many Glacier and Two Medicine, taking a scenic boat ride, watching wildlife from a safe distance, photographing mountain views, and rafting the Flathead River. First-time visitors should choose activities by season, region, difficulty, weather, and how much planning they want to handle. A guided Austin Adventures trip helps turn Glacier’s highlights, including Grinnell Lake, Iceberg Lake Trail, Hidden Lake Overlook, Lake Josephine, Swiftcurrent Lake, Two Medicine Lake, Going-to-the-Sun Road, and the Flathead River, into a smooth, memorable adventure.

Which USA National Park Is Right for You?
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Which USA National Park Is Right for You?

Not sure which USA national park is right for your trip? Yellowstone is ideal for wildlife and geysers, Yosemite for waterfalls and granite cliffs, Grand Teton and Glacier for mountain scenery, Zion and Bryce Canyon for red-rock hiking, Grand Canyon for iconic views, and Kenai Fjords for Alaska glaciers and marine wildlife. Use this guide to compare national parks by season, travel style, activity level, and family fit, then find the adventure that feels right for your people and your pace.

Best Hiking Trails in Yellowstone National Park for Kids and Families
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Best Hiking Trails in Yellowstone National Park for Kids and Families

The best hiking trails in Yellowstone National Park for kids and families are short, scenic, flexible, and easy to pair with the park’s major sights. Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Overlook, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Storm Point, Trout Lake, Lone Star Geyser, Fairy Falls, Two Ribbons Trail, and Brink of the Lower Falls are strong family options depending on your children’s ages, hiking experience, and the season. Families should plan around elevation, weather, wildlife safety, thermal-area rules, restroom access, snacks, and Yellowstone’s long driving distances.

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s most rewarding national park trips, with geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife valleys, scenic drives, and hikes all woven into one unforgettable landscape. First-time visitors should plan around seasonality, driving distances, lodging availability, weather, and the park’s major regions. A guided Yellowstone trip can make the experience smoother by pairing iconic sights with expert timing, local insight, family-friendly pacing, and the freedom to enjoy the park without managing every detail yourself.

June is the Sweet Spot for U.S.A National Parks
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June is the Sweet Spot for U.S.A National Parks

June is the sweet spot for national parks: comfortable temperatures, wildflowers, fewer crowds, and long daylight. Explore our guided June departures.

The 15 Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.
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The 15 Best National Parks to Visit in the U.S.

Out of the 63 national parks in the United States, narrowing down the best ones to visit is no easy task. Each park is extraordinary in its own way, offering diverse landscapes, rich ecosystems, and u

The Grand Canyon — Nature’s Greatest Adventure
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The Grand Canyon — Nature’s Greatest Adventure

Theodore Roosevelt once said "The Grand Canyon fills me with awe. It is beyond comparison, beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the world." This difficulty to express the sheer magni

Top Reasons to Visit Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
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Top Reasons to Visit Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Just over two hours south of Anchorage is one of the more unique national parks, Kenai Fjords. Combining protected areas in the water and on land, formed by the 700 square mile Harding Icefield, Kenai

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