Spring days in parks
March brings the first signs of color back to the parks. From ancient quarries to blooming trails and baseball-season getaways to local events, this issue of American West Monthly celebrates the beauty of springtime in our most beloved landscapes.
Explore 13,000 years of history
Flint artistry and ancient technology meet the renewal of spring at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Explore how this north Texas site shaped centuries of culture.
Experience Alibates Flint Quarries
Connect with 13,000 years of history when you visit Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. Originally used by the Clovis mammoth hunters, the rainbow colored Alibates flint was an important resource for the Antelope Creek people.
Hike with AllTrails
AllTrails is now our Official Outdoor Exploration Partner—making it easier than ever to find your next hike. Whether you’re looking for a flat, paved hike, a fun, kid-friendly adventure, or a trail with a deep story, you’re sure to find it in a national park.
Find parks near Cactus League Spring Training
Spring training, park style. Catching a Cactus League game in Arizona? Make it a double play with a visit to nearby national parks and monuments.
Don't miss these spring hikes
From desert blooms to quiet canyon hikes, these spring trails offer warmth, color, and open skies.
Hike through history
Small hikes, big stories—walk in the footsteps of those who shaped the parks we know today.
Plan your spring and summer national park trips
As spring blooms, adventure and inspiration meet across the West. Don’t miss the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour and Tucson Festival of Books—both hosted in Tucson and celebrating stories of nature, culture, and creativity. Then look ahead to summer with trips to higher-elevation parks like Great Sand Dunes National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and Timpanogos Cave National Monument, or commemorate history with special events at Golden Spike National Historical Park and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
