National Parks Will Use Timed Entry Again Next Summer
Reservations open in April. Here’s how to get one — and when to go to skip the crowds.
A Slow Weekend in Three Small Mountain Towns
Hot springs, a 1920s movie theater and the best pie we’ve had all year — no interstate required.
Grand Canyon Without the Crowds: A Three-Day South Rim Plan
Sunrise at Mather Point, a half-day hike below the rim and the quiet viewpoints most visitors drive past.
How We Plan a Trip in One Evening (and Stick to the Budget)
Our four-step method: pick the season, map the route, book the stays and leave room for surprises.
A Night Under the Darkest Skies in America
We drove four hours from the nearest city to see the Milky Way with our own eyes. It was worth every mile.
Yellowstone in Five Days: Geysers, Wildlife and Where to Stay
A loop of the park that avoids backtracking, with the best dawn spots for bison and wolves.