In the rugged mountains and wild forests of the Pacific Northwest national parks, a few stand out as must-visit spots. Scattered across Washington and Oregon, some of my favorite parks and forests ...

With 7 days in the best Pacific Northwest national parks, you’ll encounter some of the most rugged and unspoiled beauty this region has to offer. From Olympic National Park to Crater Lake, ...

Vast glaciers, arctic sand dunes, Technicolor hot springs, deep blue lakes, fearsome wildlife — all of these spectacles and more prevail in the national parks of the Pacific Northwest. There's ...

Active volcanoes, moss-covered rainforests, crystal-clear lakes — the national parks of the USA's Pacific Northwest offer landscapes of incredible natural diversity. Visit for soul-stirring ...

Sam Hill is a contributing parks editor at SFGATE, covering national parks in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Maine, he moved to Oregon in 2019 to escape the New England winter and has ...

Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuated because of wildfires. Black Canyon of t ...

Sam Hill is a contributing parks editor at SFGATE, covering national parks in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in Maine, he moved to Oregon in 2019 to escape the New England winter and has ...

From the mountains of Montana to the sandstone wonders of Utah, we've ranked the best U.S. National Parks. Check out our list to start planning your adventure of a lifetime.