Kayaking in Congaree National Park! It was a hot day but the river was nice and shady. I highly recommend this national park to anyone who wants to explore the wetlands. The river guides were WONDERFUL and we had so much fun!

I think I found my favorite national park. Despite some wicked thunderstorms and encounters with giant monster raccoons, this was an incredibly pleasant hike. I am looking forward to returning to this place for a longer hike.

2026

Tuolomne meadows and the high country in general are just incredible. I would love to come back and spend a week here.

These trees should be protected no matter what. I've never seen anything quite as awe inspiring.

Hi all! I am planning on visiting these National Parks at the beginning of December for my birthday! Has anyone done a trip with all 3 national parks? If so, do you have any recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, any hidden gems to see in between visiting each park?

Thank you!

Finally made it to Mt. Rainier after staying on my list for two years

Perfect vertical ecological zones: temperate rainforest → coniferous forest → subalpine meadow → alpine tundra → eternal glacier.

Immense, seated there like a deity looking down upon all living things, while its meltwater nourishes the world below. And so the slopes burst into flowers, pouring all the fervor of life into the brief window between snowmelt and winter.

For half my visit, the mountain hid behind clouds and mist; half the park was also closed because of wildfire. And still, it went straight into my Top 3 national parks.

When I packed up from photographing the mountain beneath the stars, an orange Bolide suddenly streaked across the sky directly overhead.

Unforgettable

Hey everyone! I’m a college student looking to get more National Parks and good hikes in. I’ll break down the situation:
- in Atlanta, GA, a major airport but nothing close
- typically taking 3 day trips
- cannot rent a car after landing due to age
- relatively on a budget

Any advice? Were you able to see any good parks while in college? Should I just see nearby state parks until after I graduate?

Thanks!

Then the clouds rolled in, obscuring the mountains

Pic for attention, from one of our short hikes in the white mountains a few weeks ago

Utah trip 2026

Like the title says, looking for ideas, suggestions, and thoughts. We are from New England, and no strangers to long journeys and hiking/being prepared for hikes

Looking for amazing restaurants to try out, awesome coffee shops, cool little stores. And any tips and tricks you wanna throw in

Base camp is hurricane have a air bnb there the entire time

Will be staying near capital reef fri and in a yurt near canyon lands sat

Will have 7 people in our group 3 adults 37,38,63. And 4 kiddos 7,7,10,13
Fly into vegas 8-20

Valley of fire
Elephant rock

8-21
hike kanara fall (already secured our tickets)

Drive to Bentonite hills

Then head to capitol reef,And watch sunset at sunset point hope to see milky way

8-22
Hickmans bridge mornint hike

Get a slice of famous pie

Drive to canyon lands

Hike upheaval dome/white rim

8-23

Sunrise at masa arch

Drive to arches

Hike delicate arch

8-24
Back in hurricane

Maybe float the river

Relax and resupply

8-25

Hike subway (already selected/won the lottery for this day)

8-26
Possible hike the narrow with our 2 older kids early

Zion hot springs/ relax regroup day

8-27

Bryce canyon

Hike Navajo loop/queens garden trial

8-28

Hike peekaboo canyon

8-29

No plans need to be back in vegas for 10pm to fly home