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Explore the Unique Value of National Monuments

When it comes to exploring America’s natural and cultural heritage, national parks often steal the spotlight. With their breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and iconic landmarks, it’s easy to see why they are celebrated. However, nestled...

How to Plan Your Perfect Trip to Padre Island National Seashore

Looking to spend a fun-filled day at the beach with family and friends – or maybe score some alone time listening to the rhythm of splashing waves and bird calls? If you love sun, sand, and solitude, Padre Island National Seashore is a great place to...

Experience Fort Bowie National Historic Site

A site of great historical significance and serene natural landscapes on the homelands of the Chiricahua Apache. Explore and experience the significant history and breathtaking natural beauty of Fort Bowie National Historic Site, located on the...

The best national parks to watch the Perseid Meteor shower

The Perseid meteor shower, occurring annually between mid-July and late August, is one of the most spectacular celestial events visible from Earth. Learn the best national park sites for viewing and photographing the meteors.

How to plan your island adventure off the California coast

An island adventure full of wildlife found nowhere else on earth, located a boat ride away from the central California shore? If you’re yearning for an affordable weekend island adventure, look no further than Channel Islands National Park.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

A window into the culture and brilliance of the ancestral Sonoran Desert people s at Casa Grande. Just a 20 minute drive off the I-10 highway between Phoenix and Tucson, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument rests, a nearly 700-year-old architectural...

Western National Parks Association Announces New National Park Service Partnership with Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

TUCSON, Ariz., Jun. 4, 2024—Western National Parks Association (WNPA) will now provide support to its newest National Park Service (NPS) partner park, Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is Located...

Petroglyph National Monument

A Place of Cultural Expression and Geological Wonders June of 2024 marks the 34th anniversary of the establishment of Petroglyph National Monument, a park of enormous cultural significance located just outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. These lands...

Ride Your Bike in These Five Unique National Parks

Whether you’re looking for a rugged mountain biking trail, a paved path for your lightweight road bike, or a more easy-going stretch of road for cyclists of all ages, you can experience spectacular views while you ride your bike in these five unique...

Help Chiricahua National Monument Commemorate 100 Years All Year Long

On April 18, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed the legislation creating Chiricahua National Monument. A volcanic eruption twenty-seven million years before had left behind layers of pumice and ash two thousand feet high. The ash and pumice fused...