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Sophie Lane6 min read
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.
Sophie Lane6 min read
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Marcus Bell3 min read
National Parks Lean on 4,000 Seasonal Volunteers as Ranger Ranks Shrink Ahead of Busy Year
With permanent staffing down about 12 percent in a decade and visits near record highs, parks are leaning on volunteers and seasonal hires to keep trails open.
Marcus Bell3 min read
TravelSophie Lane6 min read
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.
Sophie Lane6 min read
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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.
Sophie Lane6 min read
TravelSophie Lane6 min read
Arches and Canyonlands: Moab’s Best Two-Park Weekend
Delicate Arch at sunset, Mesa Arch at sunrise and the timed-entry rules you need to know.
Sophie Lane6 min read