Located in the National Park, Tall Trees is one of the best hikes available within the Redwood National & State Parks. The hike takes you through some old-growth redwoods, including some of the tallest in the park. The trail is popular and these days require a permit to visit. We provide information on its difficulty, permitting process, … [Read more...]
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Guide to Deer Mountain Hike RMNP: Tips, Info & More
The Deer Mountain Hike is a popular trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. This moderate trail offers lovely views over the surrounding area. The hike is well-traveled, so you’ll likely see plenty of people on it. About the Hike Distance: 6 miles | Type: Out & Back | Avg. Time: 3 hours | Difficulty: Moderate | Dog Friendly: … [Read more...]
Over 35 Incredible Things to Do in Mesa Verde
Located in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park is one of the most incredible National Parks in the US and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is known for its Puebloan architectural sites, which span hundreds of years of human civilization in the region. The park is most famous for its cliff dwelling sites of which more than … [Read more...]
Devil’s Garden Trail Guide: Arches National Park
Devil’s Garden Trail allows you to get up close to several arches within this multi-mile hike. I don’t think any other hike in Arches has a concentration of arches that visitors can see on a normal trail. This and Delicate Arch are my two favorite hikes in the park. The hike is a mix of easy and quite difficult obstacles. The hike's difficulty … [Read more...]
Natural Bridges National Monument Guide: Utah
Natural Bridges are very common in Utah, and Natural Bridges National Monument contains several beautiful examples. These bridges (not to be confused with Arches) are the main draw in this somewhat remote National Monument. If you are deciding on visiting or passing through the area. This brief guide will hopefully help you plan your … [Read more...]
Cedar Breaks National Monument Guide: Utah
Located in Southern Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument has 6,155 acres of beautiful alpine land and a canyon amphitheater. The park is small, but there’s enough to explore for a day or two for those who want to see this infrequently visited National Monument. We help you plan your trip with this quick guide to the park. About Cedar … [Read more...]
Zion to Bryce Canyon: Epic Utah Road Trip Guide
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are two of the most popular Parks in Utah. And two of the Most Beautiful in the United States. They are also fairly close together and make a great combination for the same trip. So we look at visiting the two parks and some great activities to do on a road trip between Zion and Bryce Canyon National … [Read more...]
Yucca House National Monument Guide: Colorado
Yucca House National Monument is one of the least visited National Monuments in the Country and Colorado. The small site is mostly intriguing only for those trying to visit all of the US National Monuments as the contents of the site may be disappointing to others. However, the site's history is pretty interesting. And for those going, you’ll … [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...]
Guide to Visiting Cape Alava – Olympic National Park
Cape Alava, the westernmost point of Olympic National Park as well as the Continental United States. If you are like me and love visiting Extreme ends of places, this is a great place to check off your list as well. If you haven't already, also check out my post on the Eastern Most Continental US Place at West Quoddy Head in Maine. … [Read more...]
Mossy Cave Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Mossy Cave Trail is one of the most overlooked trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. Probably because it’s actually located outside of where you’d normally visit when going to Bryce. However, it’s also a great quick hike that is perfect for families and children visiting Bryce Canyon. The hike is short, easy, and has a few payoffs in the form … [Read more...]
Fairyland Loop Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Fairyland Loop Trail on the north end of Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the Best Things to Do in Bryce Canyon. The hike takes you close to the hoodoos as well as great views of the amphitheater and many rock structures of the park. The Fairyland Trail is particularly great due to fewer hikers which brings a level of peace you don't find in … [Read more...]
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