Spring's the Best Time to Visit Our Desert National Parks

smartertravel.com has a beautiful photo essay on America’s SW national parks, along with tips on what to do during a spring visit. Here are a couple excerpts:

“Spring may be a cool, wet, muddy season in many parts of the U.S., but it's the perfect time to visit the desert parks of the U.S. Southwest. Early in the year, many parks famed for their hellish summer heat are downright temperate...”

“Plus, some parks such as the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce receive fewer visitors in the spring than summer, making it easier to get around and make bookings.”

Read the entire article, which features nine parks and one national monument.