Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting challenge to the mountaineer. Each year thousands of people successfully climb this 14,410-foot active volcano. There is access to over twenty different climbing routes and ski descents via four main trailheads to approach the mountain: Paradise, Westside Road, White River, and Mowich Lake. Reaching…
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Climbing Mount Rainier · Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting challenge to the mountaineer. Each year thousands of people successfully climb this 14,410-foot active volcano. There is access to over twenty different climbing routes and ski descents via four main trailheads to approach the mountain: Paradise, Westside Road, White River, and Mowich Lake. Reaching the summit via any route requires a vertical elevation gain of more than 9,000 feet and traveling over ten miles in dist…
Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger · Great Basin National Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Visitor Centers. Great Basin Offer two Junior Ranger programs; Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger Night Explorer . Booklets are available at the visitor center or online.
Day Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park · Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park offers over 260 miles of maintained trails for your enjoyment. Trails lead through peaceful old-growth forest along river valleys up to subalpine wildflower meadows on the flanks of Mount Rainier. Most trails are snow-covered in winter, and snow can linger well into summer at higher elevations. Pets and bicycles are NOT permitted on any park trails. Always check current conditions before heading out on a trail. For your safety , never hike alone, carry (and know how to use) the Ten Essen…
Cloudy Day Activities at Mount Rainier · Mount Rainier National Park
Everyone loves beautiful days when Mount Rainier is visible and the skies are blue! However, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. There is still so much to appreciate on days when the clouds roll in. Enjoy this list of park ranger favorites for days when the mountain isn’t out! Mountain weather can be very dynamic and change rapidly. Mount Rainier is so large that it often creates its own weather! Always check with a park ranger at a visitor center to view the latest forecasts and to ask questions if you have…
Explore Longmire in Winter · Mount Rainier National Park
Longmire is one of the few areas of Mount Rainier National Park open year-round. Though conditions may limit access to Paradise, you can usually reach Longmire. Longmire has much to offer in winter, from visitor services to lower elevation snowshoeing. For those looking to get outside, start with a stroll around the 0.7 mile-loop Trail of the Shadows to view bubbling mineral springs. During the winter, this trail often has a firm boot pack suitable for hiking or it can be snowshoed. The mineral springs do not reach…
Climbing Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier, the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, offers an exciting challenge to the mountaineer. Each year thousands of people successfully climb this 14,410-foot active volcano. There is access to over twenty different climbing routes and ski descents via four main trailheads to approac…
Become a Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger
Great Basin National Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge at the Visitor Centers. Great Basin Offer two Junior Ranger programs; Great Basin National Park Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger Night Explorer . Booklets are available at the visitor center or online.
Day Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park offers over 260 miles of maintained trails for your enjoyment. Trails lead through peaceful old-growth forest along river valleys up to subalpine wildflower meadows on the flanks of Mount Rainier. Most trails are snow-covered in winter, and snow can linger well into summer at higher elevatio…
Cloudy Day Activities at Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park
Everyone loves beautiful days when Mount Rainier is visible and the skies are blue! However, sometimes the weather does not cooperate. There is still so much to appreciate on days when the clouds roll in. Enjoy this list of park ranger favorites for days when the mountain isn’t out! Mountain weather can be very dynamic…
Explore Longmire in Winter
Mount Rainier National Park
Longmire is one of the few areas of Mount Rainier National Park open year-round. Though conditions may limit access to Paradise, you can usually reach Longmire. Longmire has much to offer in winter, from visitor services to lower elevation snowshoeing. For those looking to get outside, start with a stroll around the 0.…
Road Trip Around the Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
Roads in Mount Rainier National Park were specifically designed to enhance the park experience. Just like buildings are constructed in the aesthetic of National Park Service Rustic architecture and designed to fit in with the surrounding environment, park roads follow the flow of the landscape. Walls and bridges are co…
Kid-Friendly Hikes at Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park
Remember to stay on the maintained trail and do not pick any flowers no matter how pretty they might be! Pets are not allowed on trails. Check trail conditions before heading out on your hike, as most of these trails are under snow for a good section of the year. Longmire Area Twin Firs Trail : 0.4 miles/0.6 km loop tr…
Mount Rainier: Off the Beaten Path
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier is a defining symbol of the Pacific Northwest landscape. Established in 1899, Mount Rainier National Park encompasses 235,625 acres and protects a variety of ecosystems. Of that amount, 97% of the park has been designated by Congress as wilderness. To experience these resources, the park offers over 270 m…
Snowmobile in Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
Snowmobiles Snowmobile use is prohibited until the park superintendent has made a determination that there is adequate snow cover. Adequate snow cover is determined by evaluating the ability of the snow pack to support snowmobile use in a manner that does not damage resource values such as vegetation and soils. A combi…
Visit the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes
Kobuk Valley National Park
Arctic Sand Dunes The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes are unlike any dune complex in North America. Where else can one discover tracks from grizzly bears, caribou, and wolves converging on such otherworldly terrain? A place where Boreal Forest, tundra, and brush collide with glacially pulverized sand. Most people fly to the Gre…
Boating at Lake Roosevelt NRA
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Our 22 public boat launches offer a variety of opportunities for every type of watercraft from canoes to motorboats to paddleboards. Please remember that Lake Roosevelt is an active reservoir. Seasonal fluctuations regularly affect lake levels and access to boat launch facilities. For details on boating, obtaining a pe…
Listen to Glacier's Podcast
Glacier National Park
Whether you are new to Glacier or a longtime regular, we recommend you check out Glacier's podcast, Headwaters . Headwaters is a podcast about how Glacier is connected to everything else. The episodes of season one provide an excellent overview of the whole park. However, they also dive into less-known stories that wil…
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Learn more about the natural and cultural resources of Capitol Reef. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater, adjacent to Loop C. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground. Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or staffing issues. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings.
Denali's most popular ranger program, featuring Alaskan huskies! Visit the historic Sled Dog Kennels to meet and learn about Denali's canine rangers. Some seating is available for the demonstration, and there is plenty of standing room. No parking is available at the kennels, so please plan on using the Sled Dog Demonstration Shuttle or walking the two miles from the Denali Visitor Center to the kennels via the Roadside Hiking Trail.
Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground. Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings.
Denali's most popular ranger program, featuring Alaskan huskies! Visit the historic Sled Dog Kennels to meet and learn about Denali's canine rangers. Some seating is available for the demonstration, and there is plenty of standing room. No parking is available at the kennels, so please plan on using the Sled Dog Demonstration Shuttle or walking the two miles from the Denali Visitor Center to the kennels via the Roadside Hiking Trail.
Join us in the Glacier Bay Lodge Theater to enjoy a film about Glacier Bay! The selected film will vary: Forces of Change tells the complex and dynamic story of Glacier Bay, and Beneath the Reflections (2025) dives into the underwater world of the Bay. Available to play upon request , ask the park ranger on duty between 11:30 am and 5:00 pm.
Walk with a ranger to track the “footprints” left by a glacier and discover hidden stories of Glacier Bay’s forests and shore. Walk will take about 90 minutes, one mile walk, easy. A self-guiding walk is available at any time using the NPS App. Note: If you are departing Bartlett Cove for a flight after the walk ends at 3 pm and have a tight turnaround, inform the ranger before the walk starts and they will work to accommodate your timing.
Join a park ranger for daily presentations in Bartlett Cove! Hear from a National Park Service Ranger at the Glacier Bay Lodge Theater (upstairs) for a deep dive into what makes Glacier Bay special. Programs begin at 6 pm, typically lasting about 30 minutes. Ranger will depart at 7:00 pm after the program, although the Glacier Bay Lodge front desk remains open 6 am - 11 pm. Program topics vary nightly: See weekly flyer posted at the lodge or on the Glacier Bay Event Calendar webpage.
Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026. Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.
Programs at Exit Glacier are offered twice a day from May 23 through September 7, 2026. Lasting about 1 hour, 30 minutes, the walk will follow the trail to the Glacier Overlook. The first part of the program will follow the trail to the Glacier View lookout, and is wheelchair accessible. The second part climbs ~200 feet in elevation over uneven terrain.
Witness the return of Denali’s summer resident birds alongside an Alaska Geographic educator during this morning bird walk. Walks take place on a gravel and compact dirt trail. Bird enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels welcome. Meet at the Mountain Vista Parking Lot. Parking is limited; riding the Savage River Shuttle is encouraged. The shuttle departs the Denali Visitor Center at 8:00 am and arrives at Mountain Vista by 8:30 am.
Discover the beauty and significance of this building, Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors' House), a collaborative effort between the National Park Service and Hoonah Indian Association. *Visitor hours may be altered to accommodate special events and Tribal/NPS uses. Special tribal programming or traditional demonstrations may be available on Sundays from 1-4 pm. Check the Glacier Bay Calendar for updates! (Scan QR code at top)
Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Lingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thrived in the valley known as Jackson Hole, turning these mountains into more than just peaks—they embody imagination and enduring human connection.
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, managed and maintained by dedicated volunteers, Ice Age Trail Alliance, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, local partners, and the National Park Service.
Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have attracted humans for millennia.
A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be wild. Katmai was established in 1918 to protect the volcanically devastated region surrounding Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Today, Katmai National Park and Preserve also protects 9,000 years of human history and important habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears.
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of ice. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.
Headlines screamed "Gold!" The dream of a better life catapulted thousands of people to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Their journey shaped them, and changed the people they encountered and the north forever. Today, the park remembers the trails, boomtowns, and stories of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty. Volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears forage, and craggy mountains reflect in shimmering turquoise lakes. Here, too, local people and culture still depend on the land and water. Venture into the park to become part of the wilderness.
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier’s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park’s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
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