Autumn in the national parks brings vibrant fall foliage, cooler weather, and fewer crowds at popular spots like Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. That’s why a fall national parks trip is the perfect chance to see some of these natural gems in the United States. These are our top picks for the best national parks for fall.

This Colorado to Utah road trip features slot canyons, sand dunes, rock arches, and desert hikes at the nine national parks in the neighboring states. We’ve included the best things to do in 7 to 14 days in this Colorado Utah road trip itinerary. Keep reading for how to plan your route, when to go, what to pack, and more.

This one day in Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary includes the best things to do in the famous Colorado park. With more than 100 mountain peaks and lakes and 300-plus miles of hiking trails, it takes some planning to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in one day. I’ve put together this Rocky Mountain itinerary for first timers who want to see a little bit of everything, from reflective lakes to the tallest peak in the park.

Looking for cities and towns near Rocky Mountain National Park for your next vacation? We’ve rounded up 10 places to stay in Colorado near the popular park, ranging from the bustling Denver metro to old mining villages in the mountains.

Canyons, fourteeners, sand dunes, alpine lakes — it’s all on the agenda of this epic road trip from Texas to Colorado. I’ve included suggested routes for a Texas to Colorado road trip from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth or Dallas, plus the best places to visit once you get there.

Looking for fun spring road trip ideas? These bucket list road trips in the U.S. highlight coastal breezes in the Northeast, warm desert landscapes in the West, and blossoming trees in historic Southern towns. Some trips will fill a whole week of spring vacation with national parks and city breaks along the way, while others are short drives with time to relax at your final destination. Use the map and guide to find a road trip near you!

Snow melting into gushing waterfalls, wildlife awakening from winter slumber, hiking trails warmed by perfect temperatures — these are just a few of the reasons to get outdoors this spring with a vacation to some of the best parks, lakes and islands in the United States. Check out which nature-fueled escapes top our spring vacation bucket list!

Planning a national park trip this summer? You’ll want to save these national park reservation details and deadlines. Several popular national parks in the U.S. have been experimenting with reservation systems to help with overcrowding and the deadlines are approaching fast.

Soaring mountains, vast canyons, gushing waterfalls and geysers — it’s no wonder these are the 10 most popular national parks in the United States. Use this list to pick where to go and where to avoid if you don’t want to deal with crowds. Stretching from the coast of Maine to the canyons of the West, these are some of the country’s greatest treasures.

Trade in the concrete jungle this summer for nature-filled escapes. These outdoorsy summer destinations feature waterfalls, lakes, mountains and forests. Plus, they’re just a short drive away from the most populated cities in the United States. Think of them as a step up from a staycation with much better views and plenty of space to avoid the crowds!