Located in South-Central New Mexico, White Sands National Monument is a unique spectacle in the desert of the American Southwest. The great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. While the 143,733-acre park is large in size, protecting many varieties of plants and animals, … Continue reading White Sands National Monument: The World’s Largest Gypsum Dunefield →

Elk in western MA? Alligators in a cornfield? You must be at Mike's Maze in Sunderland, MA! This year's maze theme is the National Park Service's 100 year anniversary. The maze is cut into a cornfield on the banks of the Connecticut River, and when viewed from above, artistically depicts Old Faithful and the profile … Continue reading Stop What You’re Doing… There’s a National Park Themed Corn Maze In Massachusetts! →

Saturday, September 24th is National Public Lands Day. This nationwide celebration of the great outdoors is typically the wrap up to the warm weather season for most of the country. Now, in its 23rd year, National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. National Public Lands Day aims to work to connect … Continue reading Get Outside For National Public Lands Day! →

If you’re planning a visit to one of California’s renowned national parks, the Chimani apps are sure to help you plan your trip and navigate the parks like a pro. But, if like many, you haven’t settled on which park or parks you want to visit while in The Golden State, here is some information … Continue reading With 9 California National Parks To Choose From, Where Will You Go? →

Joshua Tree National Park in southern California has consistently clung to the 12th-14th spot on the list of most-visited national parks in the United States; and for good reason. Topping out at just over 2-million visitors last year, an all-time high for the park, Joshua Tree is a year-round destination that should rank high on … Continue reading Auto Tour Through Joshua Tree National Park In California →

Mesa Arch is one of the most iconic sights in all on Canyonlands National Park. Located near Moab, Utah, Canyonlands is a very close neighbor to Arches National Park (located across town). Being so close, the two parks make a great weekend trip for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to take in some of Utah's … Continue reading Virtual Hike: Mesa Arch Trail in Canyonlands National Park →

For most of the country, summer means swimming, hiking, biking, and just spending more time outdoors; however, many of the nation's leading outdoor organizations have banded together to encourage more people to participate in more outdoor activities in what is known as Great Outdoors Month! Founded as Great Outdoors Week in 1998 by President Clinton, … Continue reading Let’s Go! June Is Great Outdoors Month! →

Saturday May 21, 2016 is Kids To Parks Day, an annual event hosted by the National Park Trust in partnership with the National Park Service, National Parks Conservational Association, and numerous local and regional organizations around the country. The event encourages children and families to get outdoors and play in their local parks, whether it … Continue reading Why Every Day Should Be Kids In A Park Day →

Chimani Ambassador Post: Kim Howard on Death Valley National Park. Follow Kim on WordPress, Instagram, and Twitter. —– When you think of Death Valley most people think of sand, heat, and did I mention heat?... Death Valley, despite its name, is full of life. This 140-mile basin is full of major wildflower blooms, ghost towns, historical mining artifacts, resorts, and … Continue reading What To Know About Visiting Death Valley National Park →