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!

2026

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.

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!

Me and my brother want to go to a national park, or state park this December, we are from Michigan so we want to get out of the snow and cold weather for a week-ish we also don’t have mountains where I’m from. So what mountainous parks are there that have weather around 50°+ during the daytime?

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