Established in 1994, Saguaro National Park, in Southern Arizona is truly a sight to behold. The park is named for the Saguaro Cacti, the massive human-like plants that dot the Sonoran landscape. They are so human-like that native people believed they were people who were transformed into these cacti. Thus, killing them is prohibited. About The … [Read more...]
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PERFECT One Day Saguaro National Park Itinerary
Most Visitors to Saguaro National Park do so en route to other places. We understand and respect that time is limited, so we want to help you maximize, with our take on the best one day itinerary of Saguaro National Park. If you have more time, we also recommend checking out our guide on the best things to do in Saguaro NP. There you'll find … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is one the strangest national parks in the country. It's divided into two different sections, East and West and it's main goal is to project these human-like cacti that populate the northern end of the Sonoran Desert. You'll see many of these Cacti around Tucson and the surround area, however, the concentration in the park … [Read more...]
13 Fantastic Hikes in Zion National Park
One of the most visited parks in the country, Zion National Park has some of the most incredible landscapes and hikes. The scenery here is jaw-dropping with vertigo-inducing drops and towering canyons. There’s a lot to explore in the park, which can be overwhelming. Most folks will want to stick to highlights that explore the park's various … [Read more...]
House on Fire Trail Guide: Bears Ears National Monument
One of the newer and larger national monuments, Bears Ears, covers over 1.2 million acres of Utah wilderness. It is known for its mountains, deserts, forests, and incredible archaeological sites. The House on Fire trail takes visitors through an easy and mostly flat trail to a lovely and accessible cliff dwelling. This is just a small … [Read more...]
Taylor Creek Trail [Middle Fork] : Zion National Park
This hike feels like a bit of a hidden gem in the Zion National Park trail network. It’s an idyllic trip through some beautiful wooded areas along a cute creek area. And even more so there’s some extra fun things you can discover as well. Taylor Creek trail is something fun, learn about the hike, the landmarks, and some extra fun things to … [Read more...]
National Park List
There's something about National Parks. From the Sea to Shining Sea indeed. The 63 National Parks span the entirety of the United States and it's territories. These parks are the crown jewel of the National Park System and American Parks. From the rugged coastline of Acadia to the incredible giants of Sequoia National Park to the slopes of … [Read more...]
Montezuma Castle National Monument: Visitor Guide
The incredible Puebloan construction of Montezuma Castle really does look like a castle. So much so that it fooled the early Europeans who named it in honor of Montezuma (thinking it was connected with the Aztecs). The history though is very impressive as is the engineering. Read up on the National Monument and how you can visit as … [Read more...]
Aztec Ruins National Monument: Visitor’s Guide
Designated a National Monument in 1923, Aztec Ruins National Monument protects an incredibly well preserved Puebloan village. Up to about the mid-11th century there were no inhabitants in this area and then folks continued to stream here and this village came to life. The area was cleared and built up quite considerably and was really well … [Read more...]
COMPLETE Guide to National Parks by Size
The National Park system has 425 units managed across the entire system. Of those, 63 are designated as National Parks. These are the crown jewels of the systems with the highest prestige and protection of sites within the federal system. National Parks though protect such a wide range of places and shockingly come in all sizes! The largest is … [Read more...]
33 Epic Western US National Parks (You MUST Visit)
The Western United States has some of the most incredible National Parks to explore in the United States. From alpine lakes and peaks, petrified forest, granite cliffs, unbelievable trees, and historical sites, the west is rich in parks for a reason. We situated this list for the Western Continental United States. Mostly parks from Western … [Read more...]
ULTIMATE Denver to Moab Road Trips (Epic National Park Stops)
Traveling from Denver to Moab is one of the best ways to see the state of Colorado. For sure, you can do it in one day with under 6 hours of driving. However going from doing a proper Denver to Moab road trip can be a fantastic adventure! So we help break down different ways to explore the dates and make it into an epic road trip. How … [Read more...]