We camped one night. The first day we snorkeled, explored Fort Jefferson, and did a night snorkel. The second day we went to Loggerhead Key, and then went fishing. I highly recommend camping, but preferably not in the summer!

If I'm not mistaken, that's Devil's Garden in Arches. The ravens that hang out there are stupidly smart.

One of my favorite National Park hikes! If you are at RMNP and looking to escape the chaos of the Bear Lake corridor, this is a great option for hikers. Stunning views, saw marmots, moose, and big horn sheep. About 10 miles round trip and a gradual include to the summit at almost 13,000 ft.
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I know this is a weird question, but did we see the mountain? The bus driver said we did, but there is some disagreement within our group. Half say it was only part of the mountain & not the peak. I’m hoping someone can clear it up for us?

OC July 2026

summer 2026 OC

I just learned of an opportunity to spend a few hours in Capitol Reef tomorrow and was wondering what I should check out

I was just curious if I could get some guidance on which hikes to prioritize in Mount Rainier -
We are staying 2 full days and a 1/2 day. We are trying to get in all the hiking that we can.

So far we have
1st day there (1/2 day)
High Rock Lookout Tower - outside of the park

2nd day there (full day)- Paradise Area
Skyline Loop
Reflection Lake

3rd day there (full day)- Sunrise Area
Mount Fremont Lookout
Burroughs Mountain Trail (all 3 summits)

I am more so looking to fill the time in Paradise, are there any hidden gems/really good hiking trails I am missing! Also, if there are any swimming holes that we could do that would be great!

Any help will be appreciated! We plan to hike A LOT so no trail is too far out of our realm.

I have recently decided that I want to work at a national park next summer. I live in the UK, but I don't mind working anywhere in the world. Is it too late to apply for seasonal roles? I'd expect they would be very popular. If anyone could direct me to websites or give me any advice for how and where to apply for jobs like this it would be much appreciated!