With its scenic drive open for drivers and permits to its most popular trail easier to snag, our national parks columnist argues this is the ideal season to visit Zion.

CUMRU TWP., Pa. – For anyone looking to start the new year with some fresh air, Pagoda Pacers will host a "First Day Hike" Thursday morning. It starts at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education ...

This dream becomes a reality at Zion Canyon Hot Springs in La Verkin, Utah, which opened in the summer of 2025. The retreat features 50 pools, offering geothermal soaks, cold plunges, and mineral ...

Zion is one of America's most beloved National Parks! The name Zion alone instantly brings thoughts of several iconic po ...

Zion National Park is one of the most visited parks in the United States, drawing millions of visitors every year. Most people plan their trip to the park in the summer, when temperatures in ...

Jen Burnsed considers herself to be an experienced hiker. She regularly drives from her home near Sacramento to the Bay Area to embark on strenuous, daylong coastal hikes. She carries enough gear to ...

COHOES, N.Y. — On a frigid but sunny day, local residents made their way through the snow and ice to kick off the beginning of the year at Peebles Island for its annual First Day Hike, featuring local ...

POWHATAN, Ark. (KAIT) - State parks across Arkansas hosted New Year’s Day hikes as part of a national initiative to encourage people to start 2026 with outdoor activity. Lake Charles State Park was ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Nearly 150 walkers started the New Year on the right foot when they took part in the “First Day Hike” on Thursday morning at Tuttle Creek State Park near Manhattan. Officials ...

New Mexico State Parks invites residents and visitors to welcome 2026 with annual polar plunges and First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. Families, outdoor enthusiasts and first-time adventurers can ...

What better way to ring in 2026 than to get outdoors, take in a two-mile hike, and join others in a day of reflection? Led by Minneopa State Park area naturalist Augusta Grumdahl, 30 people joined on ...