A Day In The Park

A Day In The Park: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

All units of the National Park System protect and preserve something, be it history, culture, landscape, wildlife, one or more ecosystems, or all the above. If you happen to travel to or through Kansas, you should stop off for a visit to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in the Kansas Flint Hills.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 10th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Point Reyes National Seashore

When you think of a national seashore, East Coast and Southern beaches probably come to mind. But the West Coast is home to a national seashore, too. Point Reyes National Seashore in California combines sandy beaches, rugged headlands, grasslands, and forests into a little over 71,000 acres (28,733 hectares) of landscape.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 3rd, 2025

A Day In The Park: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

We may think only of boating on Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and while this is one of the most popular activities here, it’s not the only activity. There is hiking, swimming, fishing, photography, scenic driving, and even off-roading on offer. There’s also lodging and camping within the park, so you don’t have to go far from the fun to overnight.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 27th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore along the Outer Banks of North Carolina and you’ll be walking in the footsteps of Native Americans, enslaved peoples, lighthouse keepers, farmers, and even pirates like Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard. You’ll also be able to beachcomb, fish, surf, paddle the coastline, and climb up a lighthouse or two.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 20th, 2025

A Day In The Park: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

At John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon, you really can spend just a day here and get a flavor for the three units comprising this park. And, while you could ostensibly hike almost (but not quite) every single trail in this national monument, you’d need to start your day very early with the understanding there is about an hour’s drive between each unit.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 13th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Padre Island National Seashore

Padre Island National Seashore in Texas was made for sunrises. Established in 1962 to protect 66 miles (106.2 kilometers) of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, this national seashore protects five species of sea turtle which nest or forage along the beaches and dunes, including one of the most endangered sea turtles in the world: the Kemp’s ridley.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 6th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Units of the National Park System are where they are because of history, a particular subject or event, or a landform. With Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state, it’s all about water.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 29th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in California is a park unit which bounced back from a devastating 2018 wildfire to offer hiking trails, history, and – thanks to the star of the show Whiskeytown Lake – plenty of water-based opportunities for paddling, boating, swimming, and fishing.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 22nd, 2025

A Day In The Park: Jewel Cave National Monument

The National Park Service (NPS) protects and preserves many unique environments and landscapes, including caves. Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota is one such unique cave system within the NPS purview. It’s worth a stop to spend the day here and take one or more of the four cave tours offered exploring the wonders and beauty of this cave’s subterranean landscape.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 15th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is probably not a planned destination on your national park trip, but it’s a worthy stop along the way. At this park unit, you’ll learn the reasons for placing “a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles” beneath the prairies and farmlands of the Great Plains in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 8th, 2025

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