Arches National Parkĭelicate Arch seems to ignite with the flare and fire of the desert sun at sunset in Utah’s Arches National Park. At dawn or dusk, the low-angled rays of the sun rake across the dunes, illuminating the sand’s ripples, ridges, and geological features. The Eureka and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes offer spectacular views, as well. From here, the soft red-violet glow of sunrise adds shadows and depth to the surreal landscape of the peaks and ridges once hidden by a prehistoric sea. Just off California Highway 190, this viewpoint is easily accessible by vehicle a paved trail leads to a popular observation deck while a small path leads a short distance north to present the landscape from a slightly higher elevation. Of the 2,600 square miles contained within the park, Zabriskie Point, near Furnace Creek, is considered the ultimate overlook for both sunrise and sunset. Two areas in this western California national park offer near-perfect settings for watching the sun rise or set. ![]() ![]() We went to this mountain in the early morning and had no idea what would happen-sunrise-from blue sky to red and then amazing golden sunlight appeared." Photograph and caption by Weng Sang Wong, 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Contest Death Valley National Park "First time visit to Mandalay and we were very lucky. From atop the north-south ridge are commanding views at dawn and dusk, and after the sun disappears in a swirl of pink and orange clouds the night sky is soon aglow with a shimmering sheath of stars. In the eastern reaches of South Dakota’s Badlands National Park, a series of overlooks carved out from colorful buttes offer ideal vantage points to see morning break and nightfall. ( See these “sunset wars” pictures of national parks’ amazing skies.) Badlands National Park Framed by bands of color, darker above and brighter below, these otherworldly plants appear as inky black splotches against the sky once the sun fades. A trek to the less-visited areas in the park provides ample views of fan palm oases, seasonal gardens of cholla and ocotillo, and giant branching yuccas known as Joshua trees. ![]() Roads and ridges that run north and south draw travelers toward ever-changing vistas. Joshua Tree National ParkĪs afternoon fades into evening, this national park in the desert of southern California, near Palm Springs, becomes an astronomer’s wonderland. At dusk, try to find a spot near the steps on the western front of the Capitol building to see the sun descend behind the Washington Monument before backlighting the Lincoln Memorial. When the blue and orange sky breaks in the east, the gleaming white Capitol dome, topped by the Statue of Freedom, is backlit by cool rays of daybreak. With national icons framing each end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., dawn and dusk softly illuminate silent sentinels symbolizing American history. It’s easy to see how the Sunshine State earned its nickname as you watch sunrise over the rustic barrier island beaches-Apollo, Klondike, and Playalinda-an experience far from the sight of 20-story condos and crowded highways. ![]() As a result, in 1975, Congress preserved 58,000 acres of seashore, land, and lagoons-along with 24 miles of protected coastline-to create the longest undeveloped beach on Florida’s Atlantic coast. space program on the southern end of Cape Canaveral needed privacy. government determined that scientists, engineers, and astronauts working in the U.S. ( Find more epic places to see sunsets around the world.) Canaveral National Seashore Within minutes, the exposed northwest face of Half Dome-a distinctly shaped, granite rock formation-appears as a monumental sundial, tracking the hours of the day. Near the end of each clear day, the harsh sun softens to cast a gentle glow over the eastern end of Yosemite Valley, deep within this California national park. Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, in the southwest portion of the park, offers stunning sunrise views for those looking to escape the crowds on the mountain. Gates are open 24 hours at the park, but due to seasonal climate conditions, the road to the top of Cadillac Mountain is closed between December 1 and April 14. Between October and March, the sun climbs above the Atlantic Ocean’s horizon, casting streaks of color-oranges, reds, pinks, depending on atmospheric conditions-upon the water. Early risers strive to be up in time to catch America’s first sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park.
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