36 Hours in Joshua Tree, California: Things to Do and See

7 a.m. Hike to the site of a real-life Western drama California’s high-desert scenery often feels like the backdrop of an old western (in Pioneertown, northwest of the park, a set used for many films of the western genre still stands). For the nonfiction version of Wild West-like drama, enter the park via the west […]

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Who Needs the Grand Canyon? Try a Microadventure.

For most people, the first time they see the Grand Canyon or Yosemite Valley or Niagara Falls, their eyes widen, their jaws hit the floor and life is quiet for a moment. In other words, they are in awe. Researchers often describe awe as an emotion that combines an experience of vastness with both pleasure […]

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Accessible Parks for Kids and Families

For kids (and really, all of us), there’s not a lot about this year that’s normal. One constant? That the great outdoors are just as great as ever. And many federal and state parks and organizations are working on expanding inexpensive access for kids and their families. Yes, we know, it’s cold and dark very […]

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