Trail Ridge Road takes you above the treeline into a world of alpine tundra, turquoise lakes, and elk herds. A complete guide with 15 tips — when to go, where to stay, and which hikes you shouldn't miss.

I've visited Death Valley National Park several times and each trip was a completely different experience. The first time we hit the wildflower bloom with the whole valley ablaze in yellow and purple (that only happens every few years). The second time we arrived for sunset over Zabriskie Point and I felt like we'd landed on Mars.

Pinnacles National Park California is the kind of park that completely floors you because you had zero expectations. Sitting less than two hours south of San Francisco, most visitors blow right past it — their loss, your gain.

I first visited Joshua Tree National Park over 15 years ago with my dad, and I've been itching to return ever since. In photos it looks like a desert full of rocks. In reality, it's one of the most magical places we've visited in the USA — and we've been to quite a few. 😅

Redwood National Park in northern California is home to the world's tallest trees. Discover our 15 best tips on what to see and do, from Fern Canyon to Avenue of the Giants, plus practical advice on when to visit, where to stay, and how much it all costs.

You stand at the base of a tree, craning your neck so far back it hurts — and you still can't see the top. General Sherman Tree, the largest living tree on the planet, soars 84 metres high with a trunk circumference of an incredible 31 metres. Welcome to Sequoia National Park.