Planning a trip to Yosemite, Sequoia, or Kings Canyon in 2026? This guide breaks down how the new National Park entrance fees and nonresident surcharges impact your visit, plus what U.S. travelers need to know about annual passes, digital passes, fee-free days, and park access. Learn how these updates affect gateway communities like Oakhurst and Visalia and how to support them during your trip.
Read MoreGet a clear breakdown of the new 2026 U.S. National Park fees for residents and nonresidents, including updated entrance costs, annual pass changes, and what to expect at the gates. This guide covers Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and other top parks, plus essential Flying Dawn Marie recommendations to help international travelers plan their national park trip with confidence.
Read MoreJoin me for the perfect one-day family-friendly adventure in Grand Canyon National Park. This epic 1-day itinerary along the South Rim is optimized from sunrise to sunset, with epic Grand Canyon views all along the way, including stops at the best viewpoints on Hermit Road and Desert View Road. Learn about what shuttles to take and how to plan your perfect day in Grand Canyon National Park.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting each viewpoint along Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park. Driving to these overlooks is one of the best family friendly things to do in Grand Canyon. Stops include Navajo Point, Desert View Watchtower, Lipan Point, Shoshone Trail, Duck on a Rock Viewpoint, Pipe Creek Vista, Moran Point, Yaki Point, and Grandview Point.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide on the Hermit Road viewpoints in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn about the free shuttles and all the stops they make for panoramic views, including Powell Memorial, Pima Point, Hopi Point, The Abyss, Trailview Overlook, Mohave, Point, Maricopa Point, and Hermits Rest. Enjoy photography of the Colorado River and clifftop views of the canyon below.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the Shoshone Point Trail hike along the south rim Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. See photography and learn information about the hiking trail distance, parking lot location, trailhead, picnic area, rock formations, and cliff top viewpoints. See wildlife, such as big horn sheep, elk, deer, and rattlesnakes.
Read MoreToday we're hiking along the South Rim Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The section we're exploring is between two popular overlooks, Mather Point and Yavapai Point.
Read MoreJust down the road from Grand Canyon National Park, we're enjoying a glamping experience at Under Canvas. The Stargazer Tent provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the dark skies rich with stars as we lay down in bed at night. This is a wonderful spot to experience camping with some of the hotel amenities we've grown accustomed to.
Read MoreToday we're exploring all the different viewpoints around the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. We'll be hiking the trails to the many waterfall overlooks of the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls.
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