Got 24 hours? Get the most out of them with this guide. Take a hike, touch the past, cruise a view, and more.

Do you love to take vacation photos in national parks? We’re looking for photos that capture the essence of your experience, so whether it’s a landscape, a night skies photo, or a wildlife pic, send it our way. You could win a Tamron camera lens and be featured in a 2018 National Park Journal!

How do you pack for the nation’s most visited park? Here are the top 13 items to bring to the park.

Olympic has a reputation for rain—and true, parts of the peninsula receive 12 feet of rain every year. See the forecast and average temperatures here.

Options for trails and what to expect on the hike, from a moderate walk to a waterfall to a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain.

About 1,500 black bears live in the park. Females usually weigh about 100 lbs and males weigh 250, though bears as large as 600 have been found here.

Learn about waterfalls, mountains peaks, valleys, gaps, and overlooks inside the most visited national park in the United States.

The park’s largest animal, elk can weigh 700 pounds and reach 5 feet at the shoulder.

You can enjoy many types of campgrounds inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but there is only one lodge. Nearby gateways offer many hotels and cabins.

There are many types of animals in the Great Smoky Mountains, but dense forests can make them difficult to spot. Here’s a guide to better your chances.

Don’t leave the park without ticking off at least one of these top ten Smokies to-dos including historic sites, grand overlooks, wildlife, and waterfalls.

See wildlife, colorful leaves, mountain peaks, and waterfalls, all from the convenience of your car. We show you the best pit-stops for exploring.