Welcome!

Thinking of going next spring for the first time. Any recommendations from people have have visited one or both?

I said yes

We were able to see this worlds tallest geyser erupt on October 7th. It is located in the Norris Basin and erupts only every 2 to 3 months.

I’m getting ideas together for a trip with a friend. What are your recommendations for the best views (mountains, water, rocks), challenging hikes (either due to length or incline) and overnighting for a night or two within these two parks?

I have a friend who wants to do a 3day/2night trip to both locations with camping and I’m trying to plan a trip for each park. When is the best time to visit?

(Internet pic) Does anyone know where this large NP sign is located? I asked a few folks at the bath houses and they have no idea. We always take a family picture by the large national park signs. Thx.

Any recs for a full day hike at needles. Moderate to hard. It’s a maze of trails to choose from

Hey everyone! We just got back from RMNP and I’m already planning my next national park trip. We are looking to go somewhere in late April/early May. Any advice on which parks would be good to go to during that time of year? I’ve done some looking and seen some recs for the Utah parks. Any and all advice welcome! Thanks in advance!

looking to do a trip to those 2 parks sometime between December-Feb. What is the weather like, good hikes?, backcountry camping? any info would be greatly appreciated!

I have March 22-29 free to go to some of Utah's Big Five----Are chains common during this time of year for cars (just nervous for weather)-- Are three parks too much in this span of time? Should we do two? Thinking of Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef only for this trip (and maybe some of the state parks too that have been mentioned- like dead horse point. Any insight helpful!

So I decided to take a last minute trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion next week and reviews of Bryce Canyon have me worried I won't be able to park my car and actually SEE anything. I'll be going on Tuesday or Wednesday. What time should I arrive if I hope to have any chance of finding parking?

A once in 80,000 years comet over Joshua Tree National Park. I shot this on Oct 14th with an almost full moon casting shadows of the trees. The comet was super easy to spot in the sky after sunset!

Getting reading for a fall trip! Is the narrows with rented waders doable at that time or will we freeze? If not any recommendations for dry slot canyons? And really, how scary is Angel's Landing? I did the Beehive at Acadia and loved it but I'm not sure how much scarier than that I can handle. Any recommendations for hidden gems? Thanks!