One of my favorite hikes in Capitol Reef, the Hickman Bridge Hike is also one of the most popular of the park as well. And for good reason, it's a great hike with some wonderful payoffs along the way. You'll start off Route 24 and hike up to Hickman's Bridge, which is a natural arch in the park. Along the way you'll also get to see the Nels Johnson … [Read more...]
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Exploring the Grand Wash Hike – Capitol Reef National Park
One of the most interesting hikes in the park, the Grand Wash Hike takes you along a "wash" which is a temporary riverbed area. The hike takes you through the wash, along canyon walls, and into a slot canyon called "the narrows", with its high imposing walls and narrow walk way. Read along for how to do the hike, when to go, and how to maximize the … [Read more...]
Ultimate 11 Day Colorado National Park Road Trip
A Colorado National Park Road Trip is one of the best ways to see this amazing state. Colorado is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the United States. Did you know that the highest Sand Dunes in North American, incredible Alpine mountains, historic Puebloan dwellings, dinosaur fossils, and more are in this state? Yes. It's really … [Read more...]
Guide to Mesa Verde National Park
For more than 700 years, people lived and flourished in the mountains, valleys, and cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park, located in present day Southwestern Colorado. And then somewhere around 1300 AD, the people left. Why they left? Where did they go? That's a lot of the information that is important to learn in Mesa Verde NP. Let's explore the … [Read more...]
National Park List
There's something about National Parks. From the Sea to Shining Sea indeed. The 63 National Parks span the entire area of the United States and it's territories. These parks are the crown jewel of the National Park System and the American Parks. From the rugged coastline of Acadia to the incredible giants of Sequoia National Park to the slopes … [Read more...]
Guide to the Windows Trail Hike – Arches National Park
One of my favorite hikes and a super easy way to see three different really cool arches. The Windows arch is one of the best short hikes in Arches National Park, and its popularity certainly shows. You can get up close and personal with some of these arches, and get a chance to quickly wander through the arches or spend as much time as you want. … [Read more...]
Complete Guide to US National Monuments
One of the greatest things the United States ever did was creating the National Park System. Now most people understand what a National Park is, but then there is another designation National Monument. What is that and why do we have multiple things to protect Nature. National Monuments come in so many different varieties from beautiful volcanic … [Read more...]