This week: If you want to head to one of the USA’s national parks this summer, it's time to start planning. | The early bird gets the permit | Ever eager to add another stamp to my Passport to the National Parks, I have a calendar alert in my phone set for March 1. It’ll be my second year entering the lottery for a permit to hike Yosemite’s Half Dome, which I hope to combine with a Yosemite Conservancy art class. If you’re hoping to visit one of the more popular parks this summer, you should start planning now, as many places require timed reservations or permits. Lodging within the park – especially at iconic places like Many Glacier – also fills up well in advance. Here’s a guide to what you can expect at the USA’s national parks in 2023. | | | A toolkit for planning your national parks visit | Bookmark these links as you prepare for your summer trip. | | | If you’re looking to trim your budget, the National Parks Service will offer five “fee free” days in 2023. Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) is the first one this year. Here are the others. | | | | Save these dates for reservations and permits | Whether you want to try scaling Angels Landing, drive Glacier’s Going-to-the-Sun Road or access another popular park attraction, you’ll likely need a permit. Here’s a list of calendar alerts to add to your phone. | | | | 12 stunning lodges to book in the heart of US National Parks | Many of the USA’s most majestic parks have unique lodges that will add charm to your visit…as long as you plan and book well ahead. Here are some stunning ones to consider. | | | | More hot topics from the week | | | Trending destination this week | | | Home to Arches, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Utah is the place for an epic driving tour of the “Mighty Five.” But don’t write off all the other exciting parts of the state as well. | | | This email was sent to you by: | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd. | 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29707 | | | |
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