Hiking trips & seasonal park guides

Round-ups of the best parks and hikes by season and theme. Reading guides to help you choose where to go, then plan the trip that fits your dates.

Best National Parks to Visit in December: A Winter Guide

Where to go when the north freezes over: the Everglades in dry season, the warm Southwest deserts, a snow-dusted Grand Canyon South Rim, and the hoodoos of Bryce under snow.

Best National Parks to Visit in April: 6 Top Picks

The six best national parks to visit in April: desert parks before the summer heat, peak spring wildflowers, and green-season canyons. Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Saguaro, Zion, the Great Smoky Mountains, and Big Bend.