Visitors hoping for peaceful mountain views at Yosemite National Park instead found themselves trapped in bumper-to-bumper traffic, circling packed parking lots and waiting in massive lines after the park quietly ditched its reservation systems. Drivers reportedly sat in traffic for more than 90 minutes just to get into the park over the weekend, while social … Read more
Roughing it just got a serious upgrade. Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has opened a new glamping retreat near Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience the great outdoors without giving up modern comforts — at a price that can climb as high as $650 per night. The newly launched Under Canvas Yosemite … Read more
If you’re an international traveler dreaming of the Grand Canyon, you better pack an extra $100 per person. That’s the new reality for non-US residents at America’s most popular national parks after an executive order from President Donald Trump that went into effect at the start of 2026. The hefty new surcharge applies to 11 … Read more
Four fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year. Arches, Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite national parks have all implemented vehicle reservation systems for at least the summer visitor season for a few years in order to maintain visitor safety during their busiest time of year. This year, two of the … Read more
Ready for some summer fun in America’s national parks? So is everyone else. With vacation season in full swing, throngs of your fellow tourists will be winging their way toward fruited plain, purple mountain majesty and all the rest. Last year alone, a whopping 119 million outdoor lovers descended upon these natural treasures — coming from … Read more
Amid the rising cost of living, cash-strapped American families are looking to save serious money on their getaways this summer. And the US News & World Report’s rankings of the Best Cheap Family Vacations for 2025 prove there are still several domestic destinations where you can get bang for your buck. “Rest assured, you won’t … Read more
How the mighty have fallen. If you’re trying to become more outdoorsy this spring — you might want to avoid visiting a national park. Maybe not all of them, but at least the parks that are considered the deadliest — thanks to a new study. Research by the National Park Service examined each US national … Read more
Travelers are going to have to plan ahead in 2025 as national parks across the country are now requiring reservations. Timed visits are being implemented more as popular destinations are experiencing overcrowding amid “selfie-tourism.” “Some national parks use a timed entry system to manage vehicle traffic. Other parks use tour reservations to manage access to … Read more
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. One of the most remote US national parks is so far off the grid, the only way in is to fly, or hike for miles — and once you’re upclose with the 8.4 million-acre Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, there are no marked trails or thoroughfares … Read more
Welcome to Yosemite — do you have a booking? Travelers to the legendary California beauty spot and other popular national parks from coast to coast will need to remember to snag a reservation before hitting the road this summer — or risk being denied entry upon arrival. The gate-keeping system, which for a number of … Read more