Joshua Tree National Park Spring Travel Guide
Spring is a great time to visit Joshua Tree. Follow along to some of the best hikes, sunsets, campgrounds and things to do.
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18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
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18°20'43.19"N, 64°44'19.9"W
Virgin Islands National Park
U.S. Virgin Islands
Best way to explore the US Virgin Islands National Park
Join Alice as she explores the US Virgin Islands National Park on St. John in the Caribbean. Start the day with a short hike and then hit the ocean.
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
Alice Ford
22°12'43.65"N, 159°24'26.39"W
Hawai'i Volcanoes
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and an Epic Hike up Mauna Loa Volcano
Join Alice as she explores Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and takes an epic hike up Mauna Loa Volcano.
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Alice Ford
20°43'15.82"N, 156°14'54.37"W
Haleakalā
Hawaii
One Epic Day in Haleakala National Park on Maui
Take a hike in KaliHulu where the ocean meets waterfalls. Take a whale watch to see migrating humpback whales and end the day at Haleakala Volcano.
Explore Historical Parks
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Washington
- D.C.
George Washington Memorial Parkway
The George Washington Memorial Parkway, colloquially the G.W. Parkway, is a 25-mile-long parkway that runs along the south bank of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon, Virginia, northwest to McLean, Virginia, and is maintained by the National Park Service. It is located almost entirely within Virginia, except for a short portion of the parkway northwest of the Arlington Memorial Bridge that passes over Columbia Island within the District of Columbia. In 1989, the Maryland and DC portions of the parkway were renamed Clara Barton Parkway to overcome motorist confusion. The parkway also administers other National Park Service features and areas in the vicinity including Claude Moore Colonial Farm, Glen Echo Park, Great Falls Park, and Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial.
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- Missouri
Ste. Genevieve NHP
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park protects a nationally significant collection of buildings that reflect the French Creole influences on the Mississippi River Valley from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. The park is located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, which was founded by French colonists in 1750 and was the first permanent European settlement west of the Missouri. The park includes several National Historic Landmarks, including the Bequette-Ribault House, which is the oldest standing building in Missouri; the Brazeau-Perier House, which is one of the best-preserved examples of French Creole architecture in North America; and the Felix Valle House State Historic Site, which is a National Historic Landmark and state historic site that interprets the life of a French Creole merchant in early 19th-century Ste. Genevieve. The park also includes a visitors center with exhibits on the history of Ste. Genevieve and the Mississippi River Valley.
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- Washington, DC
Oxon Run Parkway
The Oxon Run Parkway is a corridor of federal park land in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Parkway once extended across the District's southern corner in a crescent from Hillcrest Heights to Oxon Hill but most of it became Oxon Run Park in 1971, and now only the portion north of 13th Street still uses the Parkway name. It was originally intended to provide recreation space, but was later enlarged to provide flood relief, space for a major piece of sewer infrastructure and the possibility of a clean drinking water source. The Parkway is now 146 acres and sits between Southern Avenue, Mississippi Avenue and 13th Street, SE.
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Explore Natural Parks
- New Jersey
Great Egg Harbor River
The Great Egg Harbor River is one of the major rivers that flow through the Pinelands, an area of New Jersey that is largely pristine and undeveloped. The river rises in the suburbs southeast of Camden, near Berlin, and flows for 55 miles generally southeast, before entering Great Egg Harbor, which is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Atlantic City. The river is named for the large number of eggs that were once found in its waters by the Lenape people, who inhabited the area before the arrival of Europeans in the 18th century. During the American Revolutionary War, the river's estuary provided a safe haven for privateers. The presence of "bog iron" along the river led to the development of blast furnaces, as well as glass and brick factories, during the 19th century. Today, the river is known for its tea-colored "cedar water", which is created by the iron and tannin content of the fallen leaves that line its banks.
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- Arizona
Navajo National Monument
Located in the Navajo Nation, these canyons have been inhabited by the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo tribes for centuries. Springs fed into farming land on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves. The cliff dwellings of Betatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House were last physically occupied around 1300 AD, but the villages have a spiritual presence that endures. If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of these ancient dwellings, be prepared for a hike.
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- Alabama
Little River Canyon
Little River Canyon National Preserve is located atop Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama, and DeSoto State Park. The preserve protects the Little River, which winds its way from headwaters high on the mountain to its confluence with the Tennessee River far below. The Little River has carved out one of the Southeast's deepest canyons over eons of geologic time. The preserve offers visitors a chance to experience the canyon's wonders through hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Scenic drives along both the Rim Drive and Gorge Loop Road offer stunning views of the canyon and its inhabitants. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure or a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Little River Canyon National Preserve is sure to please.
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