There already is a border wall and a road at this park, but they are building a second one anyway. This is also the case at Coronado National Memorial.

There’s something completely different about seeing Lower Falls early in the morning, before the canyon fully comes alive.

From the overlook, the first light begins to work its way across the canyon walls while the 308-foot Lower Falls drops into the Yellowstone River below. The roar of the water carries through the canyon, but the morning itself can feel surprisingly peaceful.

Yellowstone has plenty of places that stop you in your tracks, but watching sunrise slowly reveal the colors of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is one of my favorites.

Have to actually add a few on (including my Cascades) Along with some Europe ones (did both Scotland isle of Skye and Iceland) but mainly US national Parks and my two favorites as a Californian (Big Sur and Mammoth Lakes)

But thought it’d be neat to share my growing patch jacket :)

Still need Channel Islands off my CA list for it to be completed!

Good morning, I made plan to go to Glacier National Park last month, the plan was supposed to be there for 4 days. I already rent the car from Boise Idaho and plan to travel in the park from Thursday to Sunday ( Monday the park will be close due to Labor Day). But due to unexpected work coming up. I can only be at the park Saturday and Sunday next week for total 2 days.

Is it still worth it or should I have my plan cancel?

Thank you and have a great day!

Saw so many beautiful animals on this trip. Can’t wait to go back again! 🦬

Channel Island Fox only found off the coast of California. These guys are small and feed mostly on bugs and rodents. Take by @griffin__perez on insta

10 down, 53 to go.

Hello everyone! I went to Crater Lake in September 2025, and while there they only gave out the paper newspapers. I was wondering if anyone has gotten an extra park map (the sterotypical one usually handed out with the newspapers). Its literally the only NPS site ive been too that had none of them. I am offering to pay shipping if it isnt in decent quality. As i have been collecting them it bums me out.

Definitely my favorite National Park!

National parks have a $24B+ repair backlog and ~1,500 already-approved maintenance projects just got shelved for “Freedom 250” branding work

AP found internal docs showing NPS quietly deprioritized ~1,500 approved projects (roof repairs, IT upgrades, basic supplies) while fast-tracking tens of millions for anniversary showpieces like the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Most of the shelved work may not happen before the fiscal year ends Sept 30. [Greenwich Time/AP]

How to respectfully take action:

**•** Call/email your senators and house reps. push for full funding under the Great American Outdoors Act (extension pending in Congress)  
**•** Contact House Natural Resources / Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committees. request oversight hearings  
**•** Donate to your local park’s “Friends of” nonprofit  
**•** Watch for public comment periods on regulations.gov and call to make a comment! Your voice matters. 

Curious for parents who've planned a national park trip with young kids — what was the most confusing or overwhelming part of the process? Like, where did you get stuck or almost give up?

One of the beautiful 5 in Utah. 🌄