The Journal

Ranger Shelton Shares the Magic of Yosemite

May 29, 2020

Shelton Johnson is a park ranger with the U.S. National Park Service and works in Yosemite National Park. As of 2015, he had worked in Yosemite for 22 years of his 28-year career. Johnson began his career in Yellowstone National Park in 1987. He shares the magic of the Yosemite Valley and Yellowstone with us and what makes them so special.

7 National Parks to See Wildflowers this Season

March 19, 2020

As temperatures rise and winter melts into spring, ecosystems across North America get ready to show off. All this snowmelt means it’s almost wildflower season—and because our national parks encompass so many different biomes and latitudes, you can string together wildflower hikes at parks across the United States from February until September. There’s no shortage of places to take in blooms, and these seven parks are the cream of the crop.

Top Ten Parks to Visit

March 18, 2020

With an ample amount of parks to choose from, you may wonder where to begin! Helping you on your journey to explore our most cherished wild places, we’ve narrowed down the top 10 national parks to explore. Comprised of the hidden gems, scenic views, and trailblazing activities everyone can enjoy, take a look and see why more than 300 million people visit the national parks every year.