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13 best national parks to visit in winter
I’m a family travel expert who’s visited 20 counties and nearly as many U.S. national parks with my wife and two daughters. Winter is a surprisingly great time to explore some of America’s best national parks because the crowds are up to 90 percent lighter this time of year. These are my personal recommendations for […]
Visit these national parks in the fall for cooler weather and fewer crowds
As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America’s national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of unforgettable sunsets from wide-open vistas, and longer nights make it easier to enjoy the stars in designated Dark Sky sanctuaries. But […]
National Parks In India: A Comprehensive Guide
Posted on By Flying Squirrel Holidays India with its towering mountains, dense forests and tropical jungles by the sea is a haven for wildlife. In fact, owing to this biodiversity India can proudly proclaim to be one of the countries in the world that has the largest number of national parks and reserves. National parks […]
We love national parks, but these 12 state parks are just as awesome (without all the big crowds)
The U.S. National Park Service’s 63 national parks rightly get a lot of love. Visiting these significant preserved natural sites across the American landscape, like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Acadia, understandably inspires awe and wonder. But all that wonder also leads to big crowds. America’s national parks attracted 331.9 million people last year alone. If […]
These 11 national parks are at their very best in the summer
Thinking about a summer getaway with the kids? You’re not alone. National parks are among the most popular family vacation ideas when school’s out and the weather’s warm. But the summer months, especially late May through early September, are peak season for a reason—and that means peak crowds, too. So, what’s a savvy traveler to […]
10 superb national park lodges which are just as emblematic as the parks they represent
Looking at the transparent granite face of the half-dome. Emergence of the aquatics of the sky of the old faithful. Drink in view of the Grand Canyon at sunrise. This is what family vacation memories are made, and the days spent exploring national parks are perfectly twinned with nights in a lodge of the National […]
Here is what to expect if you visit an American national park this spring or this summer
Each year, millions of visitors celebrate spring holidays and summer holidays with a trip to one of the country’s 63 national parks. They are a classic American vacation destination for a good reason, offering affordable means to connect with nature and soak up some of the most inspiring natural landscapes in the world. This year, […]
Why my family is constantly going back to Crater Lake National Park
The first time I threw my eyes on the national park to Crater Lake was eight years ago, when my husband and I had just finished our great movement on the east coast in the northwest of the Pacific. Since our cross-country relocation was expensive and took time, we are monitoring our budget. So, instead […]
Navajo National Monument: travel tips
As a parent and educator, I believe the combination of natural beauty and the history of many of the many indigenous groups who lived on the lands today known as the United States makes the Navajo National Monument a journey essential with your children. I wrote about the area in my story on 7 Iconic […]