Mesa Verde National Park is the site of ancient Anasazi Cliff Dwelling ruins. These ancient people are believed to be among the first to inhabit the region of the four corners area that includes, southwestern Colorado, southeastern Utah, northeastern Arizona, and northwestern New Mexico. The ruins found at Mesa Verde have been dated to have been created and lived in […]
One of the most beautiful natural wonders in North America is Olympic National Park. Located in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, the park is 922,000 acres of pristine mountains and forests reminding how the Pacific Northwest appeared prior to man’s encroachment. The vast interior remains rugged and remote with some hiking trails. Winters can be brutal with up to 240 annual inches […]
Located 100 miles west of Las Vegas astride the California/Nevada border, Death Valley National Park is the hottest and driest spot in North America. Just the name itself seems ominous. But, if you are ever in the area it is really worth a visit. The vast empty expanses of this National Park located in the Mojave desert certainly aren’t lacking […]
The Giant Sequoia’s coastal cousins – the Redwoods – take the prize for tallest trees in the world. These dense and lush forests are spread along California’s northern coast in the Redwood National Park and a visit here is like a trip to the Amazon, vibrant and otherworldly. The required climate and soil type for Coastal Redwoods are about as […]
Oregon’s only national park was formed thousands of years ago when Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed, leaving an expansive caldera. Together, rain and snowmelt filled what is now Crater Lake, making it the deepest – and some say the bluest – lake in the country. Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 when President Theodore Roosevelt signed a bill […]
Mount Rainier National Park is located in Washington State in Pierce County and Lewis County. It was established on March 2, 1899, and covers an area of 370 square miles around Mount Rainier, a 14400 ft high volcano and the highest peak in the Cascade Range. The mountain rises from the surrounding area, which has an average height of 1500 […]
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by exploring vast network of hiking trails, spanning over 800 miles of breathtaking terrain. Let this trail guide be your compass, ensuring you embark on unforgettable hikes that encapsulate the park’s unparalleled beauty. What sets the Great Smoky Mountains National Park apart is its accessibility to day hikers. While it accommodates extended backcountry […]
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 […]
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