Perfect parks for July adventures
From a day at the beach and high-altitude hikes to historic trails and summertime celebrations, the long days and short nights make July a great time to enjoy all the national parks have to offer.
Explore cultural heritage sites, historic sites and landmarks, and stellar outdoor experiences, and plan your next adventure in a national park.
Plan your trail trip
The Santa Fe National Historic Trail stretches from Missouri to New Mexico, retracing a commercial route used from the 1820s to 1880 that connected cultures and communities. Off the beaten path and well worth a trip.
A trail with stories to tell
Santa Fe National Historic Trail crosses five states and 1,200 miles. From the 1820s to 1880, the Santa Fe Trail was a major trading route used by Indigenous peoples, Gold Rush emigrants, traders, military regiments, and important figures in Western history. Today, the historic corridor offers plenty of opportunities for recreation and learning.
Support your parks
Your national parks need your support more than ever. Since 1938, WNP has been a proud nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. With your support, we serve 72 national park sites across 12 Western states, helping visitors connect more deeply with nature, history, and each other. Your gift helps provide the essential programs, tools, and people that bring parks to life.
Beat the heat
Cool off, chill out, learn lots, and have fun while visiting these national parks.
Go coastal
Enjoy surf, sun, and sand on this Texas Gulf Coast adventure featuring wildlife, off-roading, and beautiful beaches.
Venture into the wild
Spend a week in California’s most notable coastal landscapes with this week-long road trip, featuring alpine hikes, towering trees, and cascading waterfalls.
Find your July 4th park
Want to hear crickets instead of firecrackers? Check out these national parks that are perfect for your Independence Day celebration.
