Whether you're looking to cool off along a scenic shoreline, paddle across a reservoir, or witness the vibrant colors of autumn, national park sites across the West offer unforgettable experiences in every season. Explore our recommendations for...
By Emily Pennington//WNP These days, it feels like everyone is talking about Omaha, as the NCAA World Finals run Friday, June 12 through Monday, June 22, 2026 at Charles Schwab Field. However, it’s not all sneaker squeaks and bright lights in the...
The King Canyon/Gould Mine Loop Trail in Saguaro National Park’s West District provides a glimpse into the unique history, heritage, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Use this trail guide to prepare for your trip and learn more about what you’ll experience once you start your journey.
WNP had the opportunity to interview Gretchen Baker, 2025 Edward B. Danson Award winner, about her work, national parks, and what she is excited about in the future of cave preservation.
Longer days, open roads, historic commemorations, and canyon light—summer in the parks begins now. Find your park trip inspiration in this month’s edition of “American West Monthly.”
In the rolling grasslands of southeastern Montana, wind moves steadily across open prairie and low ridgelines. Today, this landscape is preserved as Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, where key ridgelines, ravines, and the broader battlefield setting remain recognizable even as the site has been managed and interpreted over time.
Longer days, open roads, historic commemorations, and canyon light—summer in the parks begins now. Find your park trip inspiration in this month’s edition of “American West Monthly.”
Looking for a national park hike that is close to a city? Don't want to choose between a day on the trails and a night on the town? These fun hikes, presented in partnership with AllTrails, Western National Parks' official exploration partner, have plenty of adventure without going too far from a city center.
Summer is one of the busiest times to visit national park sites, but it can also be one of the most rewarding—especially when you choose places that offer room to slow down and notice more. Across Western National Parks’ partner parks, summer brings...
There are moments, just after sunrise and sunset, when the sandstone walls of Canyon de Chelly National Monument shift from deep red to amber. Light moves slowly across the canyon, revealing vertical faces carved over millions of years by water and erosion. It’s a striking landscape, defined not simply by its geology, but also by the continuity of human presence.
