Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson continues her explorations following the Washington state portion of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. In her second photo column about the national historic trail, Rebecca writes about what she saw and photographed during her exploration of Beacon Rock State Park and the Mighty Columbia River.
While two river guides, armed with a UV flashlight, searched the beach for scorpions, I wandered in the other direction down the shoreline of the Colorado River to stare into the night sky at the Milky Way and its surrounding twinkling diamonds of light.
Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson decided to follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark along the Washington state portion of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. In the first of several photo columns, Rebecca writes about what she saw and photographed during her exploration of Horsethief Butte, Columbia Hills Natural Area Preserve, and the Mighty Columbia River.
Summer's growing visitation to the National Park System has led to crowds that some parks are trying to manage through various reservation systems. Here is a list of parks will require a reservation to visit during prime time this year.
Over the years, five national parks were established during the month of November. See how much you know about Badlands, Congaree, Theodore Roosevelt, Arches, and Zion national parks with this latest National Parks Quiz And Trivia piece.
This iconic view of the Watchman and the Virgin River is one of the most-photographed landscapes in Zion National Park, and with good reason. Most of the time, the views are sunset views, but sunrise and early morning offers a different kind of beautiful light to the vista.
Still have hiking to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park on your bucket list? If you wait until April, you'll have to pay for that fearsome experience.
A Virginia man died in a canyoneering accident at Zion National Park when he missed a small rock ledge and wound up suspended high above the canyon floor and below the perch he needed to reach.
The next time you are hiking near the Virgin River in Zion National Park, you might come across a few wild turkeys. Take a moment to really look at these odd birds with their beautiful, colorful feathers. And yes, they really can fly - at least, up to the nearest tree branch.
There are many faces to winter in a national park. Some park units have no snow, while others host feet of the fluffy white stuff. On sunny days, the atmosphere is clear and sharp, producing saturated colors for your camera. On not-so-sunny days, your camera’s LCD lens might be filled with varying shades of gray and white. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what you might see through your camera’s lens and how to prepare for winter photography in a national park.