https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/ Stories, portraits, behind the scenes and perspectives on America’s national parks. en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:59:17 +0000 https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/national-parks-in-france-and-the-united/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/national-parks-in-france-and-the-united/ France's 11 national parks and the NPS's 63: inhabited zones versus wilderness, free entry versus passes, and which French park speaks to Western travelers. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:59:17 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/deserts-and-canyons-in-france/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/deserts-and-canyons-in-france/ Verdon Gorge, the Provençal Colorado, and the Dune du Pilat: seven French landscapes compared with their American counterparts, with facts, access, and seasons. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:13:54 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/canada-s-national-parks/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/canada-s-national-parks/ 48 national parks, from the Rockies to Newfoundland: an annotated selection pairing each park with its American counterpart and explaining the required Moraine and Louise shuttles. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:32:32 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/route-66/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/route-66/ 2,280 miles, 8 states, born in 1926 and decommissioned in 1985: the real distance, state-by-state map, iconic stops, and practical planning tips. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:52:53 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/grizzly-or-black-bear/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/grizzly-or-black-bear/ Hump, ears, claws, facial profile: five field marks to identify the species, follow NPS guidance, and choose and use bear spray. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:57:42 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/the-world-s-tallest-tree/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/the-world-s-tallest-tree/ Hyperion rises 381 feet in Redwood NP, General Sherman leads by volume in Sequoia, and Methuselah is nearly 4,860 years old. Three records, three parks. Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:41:17 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/the-world-s-hottest-place/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/the-world-s-hottest-place/ Furnace Creek hit 134°F in 1913: the official WMO record, the debate over its validity, the geography behind the heat, and why to visit off-season. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:59:49 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/solo-female-travel-in-the-united-states/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/solo-female-travel-in-the-united-states/ Which cities to choose, where to stay, how to get around and go out at night: everything you need to know for a safe, comfortable solo trip across the United States. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:19:09 +0000 Erika Müller Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/how-to-choose-your-next-road-trip-destination/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/how-to-choose-your-next-road-trip-destination/ Six practical questions to help you choose your next road trip destination, from real trip length and season to driving, budget, scenery, and city time. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:27:38 +0000 Erika Müller Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/coliving-for-traveling-remote-workers/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/coliving-for-traveling-remote-workers/ Shared workspaces, reliable Wi-Fi, and a built-in community: coliving appeals to workers on the move. What it really costs and who it suits. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:23:48 +0000 David Sanchez Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/best-couchsurfing-services/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/best-couchsurfing-services/ Couchsurfing, BeWelcome, Trustroots, Warmshowers, Workaway: a guide to hospitality platforms for traveling across the United States without a fixed lodging budget. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:19:28 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/europe-wildest-landscapes/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/europe-wildest-landscapes/ From the Lofoten Islands to the Highlands, Dolomites, Azores, and Lapland, seven European escapes for vast landscapes without crossing the Atlantic. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:13:52 +0000 Erika Müller Magazine https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/spiritual-journeys-to-take-once-in-your-life/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/magazine/spiritual-journeys-to-take-once-in-your-life/ From Compostela and Kumano Kodo to Varanasi, Mount Kailash, and a monastic retreat, five journeys where effort or silence have room to work. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:06:01 +0000 David Sanchez Magazine