Attractions

Recorrido Autoguiado - Sendero de Anza, Tumacácori NHP

The Santa Cruz River has long been a highway of trade and travel. Prehistoric people followed the river to trade with neighbors. The O’odham farmed along...

Wahweap Swim Beach, Glen Canyon NRA

Swim Beach at Wahweap is the only swimming location in the south end of Lake Powell where motorized boats are not permitted. Come hang out on the beach...

1871 Trail Tour Conclusion, Ala Kahakai NHT

The journey down the 1871 trail and into the past makes us wonder what knowledge or lessons from the past can we apply to our world today?

Keanakākoʻi Crater, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Along a section of Old Crater Rim Drive, Keanakākoʻi is a pit crater that has been witness to dramatic geologic events over the centuries.

1871 Trail Composting Toilet, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

A small composting toilet is located at the western park boundary along the 1871 Trail. This is not a flushing toilet and there is no water acces.

Tawa Trail, Petrified Forest National Park

Tawa Trail in Arizona is secluded with black bears and 9 mammal species, best visited spring through fall.

Arizona: Walnut Canyon Bridge, Coconino

In 1922, the United States Bureau of Public Roads undertook a 23-mile road-building project along the Winslow Highway that stretched between Flagstaff and...

Faraway Ranch, Chiricahua National Monument

Faraway Ranch preserves a story important to women’s history, and to the history of Chiricahua National Monument.

Village Amphitheater (south Rim), Grand Canyon National Park

Village Amphitheater is located in the Village Historic District, west of El Tovar Hotel and between Thunderbird and Kachina lodges along the Canyon Rim...

Eruption Viewing Near Keanakākoʻi Overlook, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

Eruption viewing from the overlooks near Keanakākoʻi offers close-up views but requires planning. Parking is extremely limited during eruptions. Plan on...

C - Stone Walls & Curbstones, Ala Kahakai NHT

The stone walls of historic enclosures aren't the only thing that lines the trail at this location. Curbstones along the edges of the trail help delineate...

Kūloa Point, Haleakalā National Park

Take a moment to appreciate this scenery. Look across the Alenuihāhā Channel. On a clear day, we can see Hawai’i Island, 30 miles away. Enjoy the rhythmic...

Black Hills Rockhound Area, Graham

Arizona's Black Hills Rockhound Area allows mineral collecting in designated zones with rough desert access roads.

Desert View Amphitheater, Grand Canyon National Park

During the Summer of 2026, Sunset Talks by park rangers take place at the amphitheater on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy a program with a...

Pima Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE on Hermit Road during December, January and February. One of the few places where one can hear the Colorado River from the rim of Grand...

Wupatki Pueblo & Blowhole, Wupatki National Monument

The Wupatki Pueblo is the Monuments' largest pueblo. The namesake pueblo features 104 rooms, a ball court, and a geological blowhole on this half mile...

Buckey O'neill Cabin, Grand Canyon National Park

This cabin is the only remaining building from the early pioneer settlement era of the Village. Built on this site in 1895 by William Owen "Buckey"...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 12, Saguaro National Park

Stop 12: Signs of Life in a Saguaro Cactus We mentioned holes in the ground but look up: there are holes in saguaros.as well. These are made by...

Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos, Wupatki National Monument

The Citadel and Nalakihu Trail This trail is a 4 mile (6.4 km) drive from the northern entrance off Highway 89, or a 10 mile (16 km) drive from the...

#3 - Kōnane, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

A game of strategy and wits, kōnane was more than a game of leisure, it was also a political tool, often used to settle disputes. Test your wits and try a...

Hopi Point Bus Stop - Hermits Rest (red) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

NO BUS SERVICE during December, January and February. From this stop, follow the path to the right (east) for a more open vista of the canyon at Hopi...

Balanced Rock at Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA

Balanced Rock at Lees Ferry in Arizona near Marble Canyon is a secluded spot with black bears and 5 mammal species, best visited in spring or fall.

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 16 and South Stop 17, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 16 Natural ecosystem, animals, and plants including their relationship with water. Location: Puerco river

Hermit Trail Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park

The Hermit Trail was originally built by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1911 and provided access to the developed luxury Hermit Camp and Waldron Basin tourist...

Williams Ranger District, Coconino

Williams Ranger District in Arizona manages extensive forested lands, providing access to trails and dispersed camping areas.

Self-guided Tour - Vats, AZ

Directly in front of the most important, most symbolic, and most decorated structure of the mission are three features whose purpose remains a mystery.

The Big Relief Map, Glen Canyon NRA

The Glen Canyon and Surrounding Area Relief Map sits in a place of honor at the Powell Museum & Archives next to Glen Canyon Conservancy's Flagship...

El Tovar Monument, Coconino

The first modern hotel constructed in the Village, El Tovar Hotel eventually became the eventual heart of Grand Canyon National Park, and a National...

Signs of Life, Self-guided Tour Stop 9, Saguaro National Park

Stop 9: Desert Mistletoe This palo verde tree is heavily infested with desert mistletoe, a semi-parasitic plant. As you can see, the mistletoe is green,...

Bradshaw Ranger District, Yavapai

Bradshaw Ranger District in Arizona manages a mix of forested and desert landscapes, offering varied recreation.

Hawaiian History Interpretive Wall Exhibit, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Learn about the intense history of Hawaiian culture from the first Polynesian voyagers to the end of the kapu system with this blended audio story and...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 31, Petrified Forest National Park

A remote audio tour stop near Petrified Forest National Park with cool desert conditions and sparse vegetation.

East Old 180, Petrified Forest National Park

Once the main highway that provided access to the south entrance of the park, Old 180 went directly through a major deposit of petrified wood. The highway...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 12, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 12 The Essential Jojoba The waist-high blue-green shrub growing along the sides of the road is jojoba. Tiny flowers grow on the male plants,...

Recorrido Autoguiado - Tinas, AZ

Directly in front of the most important, most symbolic, and most decorated structure of the mission are three features whose purpose remains a mystery.

Headquarters Pull-off, Haleakalā National Park

What kind of story does your body tell about your experience? Maybe you have calluses on your hands, or freckles from time in the sun. Volcanoes also...

Mule Barn, Grand Canyon National Park

The Fred Harvey company built the Mule Barn, Livery Stable, and Blacksmith/Saddle Shop in 1906 by to provide support services for the El Tovar Hotel....

Tumacácori Visitor Center - Courtyard Garden, AZ

The courtyard garden at Tumacácori was built in 1939 as part of the visitor center's New Deal era construction. Its design aesthetic, like many of the...

Petrified Forest Museum Association Bookstore, Painted Desert Visitor Center, Petrified Forest National Park

The park store is operated by Petrified Forest Museum Association, an official non-profit partner of the National Park Service dedicated to supporting the...

Paschoal Hall, Kalaupapa NHP

Kalaupapa's Paschoal Hall was the heart and soul of the community. Built around 1915, patients and the administration used the hall to host community...

Old Stone Church, Kalaupapa NHP

The oldest church structure at Kalaupapa dates to the pre-Hansen's disease period. It was built in 1853 as a church but its use changed significantly over...

Mailekini Heiau, Puʻukoholā Heiau NHS

Just below Pu'ukohola Heiau stands Mailekini Heiau. Although this structure's history is somewhat vague, during the reign of Kamehameha the Great, this...

Lonely Dell Root Cellar, Glen Canyon NRA

Before modern electric appliances the families of Lonely Dell used a root cellar to keep food from spoiling, and sometimes themselves escaping from the...

Post Office, Kalaupapa NHP

The Post Office near Kalaupapa, Hawaii, is a secluded spot where visitors might encounter 4 mammal species.

L - Kiʻilae Village, Ala Kahakai NHT

Kiʻilae Village offers a glimpse into the past, when Hawaiʻi was changing rapidly, but still supported traditional aspects of daily life.

Mather Point Bus Stop - Kaibab Rim (orange) Route, Grand Canyon National Park

From the Visitor Center shuttle bus terminal, Mather Point is the first stop on the Westbound Kaibab/Rim (Orange) Route. From here the bus travels to...

Yavapai Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park

Located in Market Plaza, the South Rim's business center, the lodge has a cafeteria style restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, gift shop and an outdoor patio...

Puʻuhuluhulu, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP

The forested hill to the left of Maunaulu is Pu‘uhuluhulu (shaggy hill), a volcanic cone that predates the new lava shield by over 500 years. Pu‘uhuluhulu...

The Orchard, Glen Canyon NRA

The Orchard in Arizona near Marble Canyon provides very secluded conditions with decent scenery. Black bears and 5 mammal species inhabit this spring and...

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 5, Organ Pipe Cactus NM

Stop 5 At Home in the Desert The sounds of thunder and drumming of rain on the ground during a summer monsoon signal the spadefoot toad to emerge from its...

Coronado Peak Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Short trail that takes you to a 360 degree view looking at the San Pedro River and San Rafael Valleys.

Remembrance Circle, Pearl Harbor National Memorial

The events at Pearl Harbor awakened the local military and civilian residents to the character of war. A total of 2,390 American  service members  and ...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

There are two versions of the park audio tour, beginning in the north and one in the south. This is the beginning of the north version. Most will start in...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 6 and South Stop 27, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 6 Explore Tawa and Kachina Point, from overlooks and hiking. Location: Tawa to Kachina Point

Tumacácori Church - Bell Tower, AZ

The bell tower was built in three stories: on the ground floor lies the baptistry, on the second level the preparation room for the choir, and on the...

#13 - Papamū, Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau NHP

Stop 13 takes you to an ancient kōnane papamū (playing surface) weathered with time. Upon close inspect you will notice nine rows of eleven carved...

Bridle Path (north End), Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim developed area is CLOSED until further notice because of extensive damage from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. This Bridle Path follows the road...