Photography

National park photography guides — sunrise spots, sunset locations, dark-sky parks, gear advice, and seasonal timing for landscape photographers.

Photography guides for national park visitors — where to stand, when to arrive, and what to bring.

Tunnel View at Yosemite at sunset — El Capitan and Half Dome bathed in deep orange alpenglow, Bridalveil Fall catching the last warm light, Yosemite Valley floor in deep blue shadow below

Photography August 28, 2025

Best Sunset Photography Spots in Western US National Parks

Twelve named sunset photography locations across Western US national parks — Tunnel View, Hopi Point, Sunset Point, Dead Horse Point, and more — with arrival …

Mesa Arch at Canyonlands at sunrise — the underside of the sandstone arch glowing orange-red as first light fires through from the canyon below, with the La Sal Mountains visible in the background

Photography July 9, 2024

Best Sunrise Photography Spots in Western US National Parks

Twelve named sunrise photography locations in Western US national parks — Mesa Arch, Schwabacher Landing, Mather Point, Tipsoo Lake, and more — with arrival …