Although services and access are limited during winter, the park provides recreation opportunities for winter enthusiasts. Open Areas Tomichi Point and Gunnison Point Overlooks South Rim Visitor Center South Rim Campground (closed until further notice) Hiking trails (may be icy or snow-covered) Winter Closures East Portal Road North Rim Road South Rim Drive (beyond the visitor center) Cross-countr…
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Cross-country Skiing at Black Canyon · Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Although services and access are limited during winter, the park provides recreation opportunities for winter enthusiasts. Open Areas Tomichi Point and Gunnison Point Overlooks South Rim Visitor Center South Rim Campground (closed until further notice) Hiking trails (may be icy or snow-covered) Winter Closures East Portal Road North Rim Road South Rim Drive (beyond the visitor center) Cross-country Skiing In winter, South Rim Drive is closed to vehicles beyond the visitor center at Gunnison Point. As staffing and s…
Bunsen Peak Road Ski Trail
The Bunsen Peak Road Ski Trail is a 6-mile (9.6-km) one-way, occassionally groomed, easiest to most-difficult trail with two trailhead options. The easier of the two options requires a snow coach drop-off. This trailhead begins from the Mammoth-Norris road, just south of Rustic Falls and across from the upper end of the Snow Pass Trail at Swan Lake Flats. The upper 3 miles (4.8 km) are mostly level and suitable for all levels of skiing ability. On the northeast side of Bunsen Peak, the road becomes steep and windin…
Snow Pass Ski Trail · Yellowstone National Park
The Snow Pass Ski Trail is a 4.2-mile (6.76-km), skier-tracked easiest to most difficult one-way ski that takes skiers through a heavily forested area to wide open views of Swan Lake Flats. To get to the Snow Pass Ski Trail take the short connector trail that joins from the upper end of the Upper Terrace Loop Ski Trail. The heavily forested trail ascends 700 feet in 1.5 miles (213 m in 2.4 km) through a series of very steep grades along the trail to Snow Pass. From Snow Pass, the trail continues 0.5 miles (0.8 km)…
Winter Fun at Saratoga · Saratoga National Historical Park
Winter is a great time to discover the beauty of the battlefield, bird watch, look for deer, or enjoy the stillness of a snow covered walk at Saratoga National Historical Park. Grounds will be open sunrise to sunset for hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. You can explore the battlefield several ways. While the Tour Road is closed to driving, several miles of roadway (between the visitor center parking area and stop 8 via the access road) are plowed for emergency access and walking and biking are…
Cross-country Skiing at Black Canyon
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Although services and access are limited during winter, the park provides recreation opportunities for winter enthusiasts. Open Areas Tomichi Point and Gunnison Point Overlooks South Rim Visitor Center South Rim Campground (closed until further notice) Hiking trails (may be icy or snow-covered) Winter Closures East Por…
Bunsen Peak Road Ski Trail
The Bunsen Peak Road Ski Trail is a 6-mile (9.6-km) one-way, occassionally groomed, easiest to most-difficult trail with two trailhead options. The easier of the two options requires a snow coach drop-off. This trailhead begins from the Mammoth-Norris road, just south of Rustic Falls and across from the upper end of th…
Snow Pass Ski Trail
Yellowstone National Park
The Snow Pass Ski Trail is a 4.2-mile (6.76-km), skier-tracked easiest to most difficult one-way ski that takes skiers through a heavily forested area to wide open views of Swan Lake Flats. To get to the Snow Pass Ski Trail take the short connector trail that joins from the upper end of the Upper Terrace Loop Ski Trail…
Winter Fun at Saratoga
Saratoga National Historical Park
Winter is a great time to discover the beauty of the battlefield, bird watch, look for deer, or enjoy the stillness of a snow covered walk at Saratoga National Historical Park. Grounds will be open sunrise to sunset for hiking, walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. You can explore the battlefield several ways…
Moose-Wilson Road in Winter
Grand Teton National Park
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Explore the life of a lockkeeper and family in the 1870's time period with a guided tour of one of the C&O Canal's original lockhouses. Girl Scouts offer free tours of the lockhouse and grounds at Lock 24. In addition, there may be various Victorian Era demonstrations such as laundry, cider pressing, making lemonade, churning butter or ice cream and more. Visitors are welcome to participate in the activities and taste the results. Open every Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm, March 21 st through July 12 th and August 16 th through December 12 th . The lockhouse will be closed for bad weather.
Come join a Ranger near Sunset Point and learn about the geology of Bryce Canyon. Program typically lasts 20-30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. This event will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms, low wind chill, or staffing shortages.
Come join a Ranger at Sunset Point for a rim walk toward Sunrise Point. The talk will be on a random topic of the ranger's choosing, covering natural, cultural, or historical resources. Visitors meet Ranger at alcove to the right of Sunset Point overlook. This program will be cancelled by thunderstorms, extreme cold weather, or staffing shortages. Wheelchair Accessible.
How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this dizzying chasm. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to staffing shortages or bad weather.
The original Highland (Cape Cod) Light was constructed in 1797, making it the first lighthouse on Cape Cod. The current 1857 tower is the third on the site, and recently underwent a major rehabilitation. Tours and bookstore operated by seashore partner, Eastern National. The site is open 9 am-5 pm, staffing permitting. The last tour of the day takes place at 4:30 pm. Children must be at least 48" tall to climb the lighthouse due to the height of the stairs and ladders. No exceptions. Climbers who are 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. To keep hands free for handrails, no person may be lifted or carried. Food, drinks, and bulky personal items (e.g. backpacks, tripods) should be left in your vehicle in the parking area. Shoes are required. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Flip-flops are not allowed. Pets are not allowed in the Keeper’s Shop and Lighthouse Tower.
Walk up to 1 mile in loose sand. Join a ranger in a discussion to examine the relationship between sharks and seals and the roles they play in the balance of a healthy marine environment. Bring binoculars if you have them for seal viewing. Meet at Race Point Beach restrooms, Provincetown.
After the American Revolution but before becoming the nation’s first president, George Washington had another revolutionary idea – a canal system that would promote expansion into the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Join us at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to learn more about George Washington’s life, explore his dream of a canal system along the Potomac River, and discover how that vision helped to shape American expansion and commerce for over a century.
Explore the world of hybrid animals! Did you know that the mules that used to pull boats along the C&O Canal were hybrid animals? Mules are a cross between a horse and a donkey and inherit the best parts of each of their parents, just like many other animals. Visit with a park ranger to learn about hybrid animals, what they are, and their animals superpowers. You can even create your own hybrid animals!
Visitors are invited to join a short tour and talk at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center exploring the history of the Potomac River corridor as a vital transportation route through the Appalachian Mountains. The program highlights the active years of the C&O Canal while also examining the people, trade, and ideas that moved through the region before the canal was built and after its operations ended. Through stories of transportation, industry, and daily life, participants will gain a broader understanding of the canal’s role in shaping the region’s history.
Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud, Jr., the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C&O Canal, the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business. Tour the Abner Cloud House and learn more about early 19th century farming, architecture, and the people who lived and worked on the property. The three-story, stone home is operated in parntership with The Colonial Dames of America and is open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Abner Cloud House is located at Fletchers Cove . Admission to Fletchers Cove and the Abner Cloud House is free.
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities.
On August 9, 1877, gunshots shattered a chilly dawn on a sleeping camp of nımí·pu· (Nez Perce). By the time the smoke cleared on August 10, almost 90 nımí·pu· were dead, along with 31 soldiers and volunteers. Big Hole National Battlefield was created to honor all who were there.
The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.
Big enough to be overwhelming, yet still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time. Come see some of the steepest cliffs, oldest rock, and craggiest spires in North America. Forces of nature and the Gunnison River sculpted this canyon over two million years. The result is a vertical wilderness of rock, water, and sky.
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life. Swimming beaches and walking and biking trails beckon today's visitors.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps gave this land a second opportunity and through re-growth, a new role as a recreation area.
Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.
Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to captivate. Today, it beckons rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters, and adventurers with its dramatic scenery, fascinating geology, and echoes of the Old West. The Silent City is ready for you to explore.
Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. Scientists marvel at its purity—fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and one of the most pristine on Earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers gaze in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting atop the Cascade Mountain Range.
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