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Guide Article / In Depth in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

History in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

This region of the Sierra Nevada has a rich natural and cultural history. The landscape can change completely from one mile to the next. High mountain meadows give way to turbulent…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Highlights in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

The view atop Moro Rock is one of the most spectacular in the Sierra -- the Great Western Divide dominates the eastern horizon. These high-elevation barren mountains can seem dark and…

Guide Article / Exploring the Backcountry in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Overnight Hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

There are 14 ranger stations in the wilderness of the park. Eight are along the John Muir and Pacific Crest trails. Another six are in the southern part of the park in the Sequoia…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Zion National Park

Biking in Zion National Park

Bikes are prohibited on all trails and forbidden to travel cross-country within the national park boundaries, but two developments have helped Zion become one of America’s few…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Yellowstone National Park

Best Backcountry Trails in Yellowstone National Park

To see the true heart of the parks, load up a backpack and spend a night or more in the wilderness. These remote areas make for unforgettable backpacking destinations, whether you’re…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Yellowstone National Park

The Best Thermal Displays in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone has more thermal features—geysers, mud pots, hot springs, and steam vents—than the rest of the world combined. When you’re angling for a good shot of a colorful pool or a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Yellowstone National Park

The Best Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

The Best Day Hikes Just a few hundred yards off the road, things get a lot less crowded, and you’ll have the views and the wildlife (almost) to yourself. Getting out of the car and…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Yellowstone National Park

Cody, WY in Yellowstone National Park

53 miles from the east entrance to Yellowstone Welcome to the Wild West: More than any other Yellowstone gateway town, Cody has staked its identity on keeping the era of cowboys and…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Yellowstone National Park

Jackson, WY in Yellowstone National Park

Near the south entrance of Grand Teton National Park. Jackson has come a long way from the days when its only visitors were Native American tribes hunting for summer game and later,…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Yellowstone National Park

West Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park

At the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. West Yellowstone has a tiny year-round population, but it bustles with travelers most of the year. It sprouted up around the Union…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Yellowstone National Park

Winter Sports in Yellowstone National Park

Nope, the park doesn’t shut down in the winter. Instead, an entirely new Yellowstone emerges when the snow—all 150 annual inches of it, or 300 inches in the high country—starts flying.…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Yellowstone National Park

Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park

Closest entrances and distances: 40 miles from West Yellowstone (west) entrance; 38 miles from Gardiner (north) entrance; 48 miles from the Cooke City (northeast) entrance; 43 miles…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Yellowstone National Park

From Tower Junction to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park

Closest entrances: 23 miles from the Gardiner (north) entrance; 29 miles from the Cooke City (northeast) entrance Distance: 19 miles from Tower Junction to Canyon Village Grand Loop…

Guide Article / Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Area Trails in Yellowstone National Park

Mammoth Area Trails Beaver Ponds Loop Trail ★—Start at Clematis Gulch and hike through sage-filled meadows and Douglas fir/aspen forest to a series of beaver ponds. Your best chance of…

Guide Article / Hikes in Yellowstone National Park

Lamar Valley Area in Yellowstone National Park

Slough Creek TrailAnglers and wildlife-watchers, this one’s for you. Pretty Slough Creek is revered for its cutthroat trout fishing, and bears, moose, and bison are frequently spotted…

Guide Article / Exploring the Backcountry in Yellowstone National Park

Hiking Trails in Yellowstone National Park

Auto touring is great, and day hiking is grand—but if you really want to experience Yellowstone, spending a night or more in the wilderness is the way to go. With its vast and varied…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Grand Teton National Park

The Best Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

The Best Day HikesJust a few hundred yards off the road, things get a lot less crowded, and you’ll have the views and the wildlife (almost) to yourself. Getting out of the car and into…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Grand Teton National Park

Best Backcountry Trails in Grand Teton National Park

To see the true heart of the parks, load up a backpack and spend a night or more in the wilderness. These remote areas make for unforgettable backpacking destinations, whether you’re…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Grand Teton National Park

The Best Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

The Best Day HikesJust a few hundred yards off the road, things get a lot less crowded, and you’ll have the views and the wildlife (almost) to yourself. Getting out of the car and into…

Guide Article / Exploring the Area in Grand Teton National Park

The Extended Tour in Grand Teton National Park

It’s true, Grand Teton is much more amenable to auto touring than Yellowstone: Park roads connect many attractions, and it’s a much more manageable size. But as jaw-dropping as the…

Guide Article / Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake Area in Grand Teton National Park

Amphitheater LakeBeeline from the valley floor to the park’s stunning subalpine zone in 1 day on this exceptional (if quite steep—elevation gain is nearly 3,000 ft.) hike. Your views…

Guide Article / Exploring the Backcountry in Grand Teton National Park

Hiking Trails in Grand Teton National Park

Just like at Yellowstone, backpacking in the Tetons is the premier way to experience the park. But here you have another option you don’t have in Yellowstone: mountaineering in the…

Guide Article / Hikes in North Cascades National Park

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area in North Cascades National Park

Agnes Gorge TrailThis is an easy hike along the west-side cliffs of Agnes Gorge, with beautiful views of looming Agnes Mountain above you. This is a good walk for a day visitor to the…

Guide Article / Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Short Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Alberta Falls TrailWith an elevation change of only 210 feet, this is an easy, scenic walk along Glacier Creek to Alberta Falls. Along the sunny trail, you'll see beaver dams and an…

Guide Article / Hotels in Glacier National Park

Camping in Glacier National Park

Inside the ParkYou can spend your evenings at the park in the hotel lounge looking over your cocktail at the folks in the campground, and vice versa. For those who prefer the latter,…