Established in 1962, Petrified Forest NP protects some of the most incredible examples of petrified wood in the world. These petrified pieces have developed over centuries when the forest that once lived here fell and was preserved by the sediments in the land. For those who have the time, exploring this park is a highlight of a trip to Arizona. … [Read more...]
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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...]
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...]
National Park Sites: Colorado
Colorado has quite a few National Park Sites including 4 National Parks with some amazing amounts of diversity. From impressive peaks, cultural sites, sand dunes, canyons, the state has an abundance of incredible natural and cultural wonders to explore. Several national trails also traverse the state as well as several national monuments as well. … [Read more...]
Guide to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
There are quite a few Fossil related National Monument Sites. Located in Central Colorado, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument protects a large area of fossil beds known for their insect and plant related fossils. Most of the fossils however are indoors, so is it worth visiting? Learn about the site and what you can do here. About … [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...]
Best Things to Do in Las Cruces New Mexico
I recall friends moving to the area of Las Cruces many years ago for work and wondered, why would you want to do that? However, having since visited it, I realized it's quite an interesting place with both lots to do within the town as well as in the surrounding area. From Great National Park Sites, Museums, Nature, Food, there's lots of amazing … [Read more...]
