🌻 Visit National Parks for Wildflower Blooms (AARP Article)
FROM THE ARTICLE: Vacation Ideas.
Catch Wildflower Blooms at These National Parks.
Get ready for a colorful flower party of yellow, orange, white and more this spring.
By Lauren David, AARP.
Published March 17, 2025.
National parks top the list of places to visit during the summer. But taking a trip in the springtime allows you to witness spectacular wildflowers. Planning is key for viewing blooms at their prime. “Wildflower displays vary every year in every park,” says Sue Fritzke, retired superintendent at Capitol Reef National Park and a member of The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks. “What they might see in photographs of a park one year may look very different in another year.” Come with an open mind, she adds.
And do your research. “Checking park websites, social media updates, and wildflower reports can help visitors catch peak bloom,” says Natalie Lambert, communications coordinator for the National Park Trust. “Bloom times can vary by region, elevation, and yearly weather conditions.” According to AARP’s 2025 Travel Trends survey, 70 percent of Americans 50-plus plan to travel this year and plan to take an average of 3.6 trips. Older adults 50 to 69 said they are more intent on planning a domestic trip than those 70 and older.
Visit these six national parks for stunning wildflowers this spring.
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