Located in the heart of the western Sierra Nevada mountain range, Yosemite National Park attracts millions of visitors each year. However, the popularity of the Yosemite Valley can be a hindrance to adventurers looking to “get away.” Luckily there are some great alternative adventures to beat the crowds. Catch the Sunrise from the top of Half Dome A great alternative […]
Shenandoah National Park is a national park administered by the US National Park Service, covering an area of 310 square miles, located near the small town of Front Royal, built on the ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the United States of America, Virginia. This national parkland is narrow and long. Therefore, it contains portions of 8 counties of […]
One of the most unique places in all of New Mexico is a place called White Sands, so named because of the huge dunes of gypsum sand which cover the 275 square miles of desert called the Tularosa Basin. White Sands National Park is located at the north end of the Chihuahuan Desert and is so barren that even the […]
Yellowstone National Park was the first established national park in the United States. This mammoth natural preserve spans the states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Prices to tour and enjoy the park vary by type of entry and age. Yellowstone National Park offers many outdoor pursuits and natural attraction tours. Camping, boating, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and picnicking are only […]
North Cascades National Park is located in the lovely state of Washington. Many people are attracted to this park because it has beautiful, rugged mountain peaks. This park is home to a variety of wildlife like wolves, lynxes, moose, wolverines, and many rare species. For those who like to learn about plants, there are thousands of different plant species. Mountain […]
There are approximately 419 unique “national park locations” in the United States. Among these “sites” are the White House, battlegrounds, coastlines, and recreation areas. National Parks and National Monuments are the two most frequented types of attractions. The Midwest is home to welcoming locals, a laid-back way of life, and vast, open landscapes. However, you must add one or more […]
The Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona isn’t the only place where petrified trees can be found. There are several places throughout the United States where petrified forests still exist. Over half a million people visit The Petrified Forest National Park in any given year, to see the petrified trees which have evolved over millions of years. Although the trees […]
The only national park without a road, Voyageurs National Park boasts a unique experience for all visitors. Sandwiched between Canada and the northernmost point of Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park boasts more than 218,000 acres, including approximately 80,000 acres of water-filled national park scenery. Road access within Voyageurs National Park is limited, with less than ten miles of road in total. […]
Denali National Park and Preserve, located in south-central Alaska, is a six-million-acre site that attracts tourists for its recreational opportunities, which include facilities for camping, as well as hiking and cycling trails. The only service road that passes through Denali National Park is a 91-mile road that runs through the center of the park. Visitors also have a chance to […]
The forest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is home to General Sherman, the largest living thing on Earth. For the King of the botanical world, size matters. The California Sequoia National Park is located in central California, within driving distance of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento. The prime attraction here is the giant sequoia, the world’s tallest tree, found […]
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