Experience the parks and their many stories this October
From national park adventures in the heart of Texas to the many stories preserved in these special places, there’s something for everyone in this edition of American West Monthly.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
History, culture, and adventure all in one park. At San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, feel the heartbeat of the landscape: past and present.
Experience the missions
Visit San Antonio Missions, the most complete and intact Spanish Colonial mission complex in the world.
Heritage and history in Texas Hill Country
Experience unique history and breathtaking natural beauty on this three-day park hop Texas road trip.
Protecting wildlife in Colorado's Great Sand Dunes
At Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the towering dunes aren’t the only wonder worth protecting. Behind the scenes, scientists are monitoring elk populations to help preserve the delicate balance of plants, wildlife, and landscapes that make Great Sand Dunes so extraordinary.
Find your next lifer
October is peak migration time for many bird species. Learn how, and where, you can see these fascinating feathered friends in a national park this fall.
An epic two-week roadtrip
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a park near you on this epic road trip through the beauty and heritage of some of these Southwest hidden gems.
