The rugged yet beautiful landscape of central Arizona holds traces of ancient cultures just waiting to be experienced. Three Arizona national monuments that you can visit in one weekend protect incredible cultural sites and offer glimpses into the...
Looking to escape the city for a bit and find yourself in the peace of the great outdoors? If you’re going to be in the Phoenix or Tucson area, grab your hiking boots or favorite walking shoes and head to four of Arizona’s beautiful national parks...
Arizona has some of the most beautiful, culturally significant landscapes in the nation. Whether you’re visiting the Grand Canyon State for the first time or looking to get better acquainted with your home state, make sure these three national...
For thousands of years, people have been gazing at the stars through the cactus-studded, mountain-crested landscape of what is now known today as Saguaro National Park. Visitors to Saguaro after dark are often astonished by how many stars can be seen...
Curecanti National Recreation Area is a special place that offers recreation opportunities including swimming, hiking, boating, and so much more. Curecanti also provides critical water storage in the arid West. On February 11, 1965, under a...
Indigenous voices are integral to the stories of national parks. When Indigenous artists demonstrate their craft in parks, they inspire a deep respect for the stories of these sacred landscapes. These stories are not simply of the past. They are part...
Looking for your next park adventure? Read on to find your perfect Western winter park experience. Avoid the crowds, take the road less traveled, and discover all that national parks have to offer. Winter Hidden Gems Whether there’s snow three feet...
On the third Monday of January, we celebrate and honor the birth, life, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He fought tirelessly for equality, liberty, and peace, leading a life of...
Originally established as a national monument by President Hoover in 1933, White Sands National Park was redesignated as a national park on December 20, 2019. This glistening landscape preserves 275 square miles of gypsum dunes in the Chihuahuan...
Article written by David Bustos, Resource Program Manager, White Sands National Park Preserving the Stories of Time Immemorial In recent years, research on fossil human footprints found at White Sands National Park (White Sands) has pushed back the...
