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...]
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...]
10 Best Things to Do in Big Bend National Park
With more than 800,000 acres and 150 miles of trails, there so much to explore and see in Big Bend National Park. From wildlife, to beautiful starry nights, to the Rio Grande, canyons, and more, Big Bend with likely leave you in awe. Like most folks, time is limited and I'm sure you are trying to maximize the best things to do while visiting the … [Read more...]
Guide to Lehman Cave Tours – Great Basin National Park
Has anyone been in any other caves? Nearly everyone in the room raised their hand. He added. "Well ours is better than those". I scoffed a bit, having been in many caves. But to be honest, he wasn't too far off. Lehman Caves is one of the most impressive cave systems in the world. About the Caves Discovered in the 19th century by … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Things to Do in Petrified Forest National Park
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...]