New York City is expensive. It is definitely not an understatement and since moving here I have been trying to find better ways to see and do things in the city. One of my favorites is all the free activities to do in the city. Even some of them are museums that are either free or “pay as you wish”. Often though the pay as you wish requires you to … [Read more...]
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Rattlesnake Gulch Trail – El Dorado Canyon State Park
Located in El Dorado Canyon State Park, Rattlesnake Gulch is one of the best hikes in the area. El Dorado as a whole doesn't have too many trails for hikers (it's more of a climbing destination), but what it does have is stellar. The park has some gorgeous canyons that run alongside of the Boulder Canyon creek and with views of Boulder and the … [Read more...]
Guide To McAfee Knob Hike – Virginia Appalachian Trail
One of the premier hikes in Virginia and along the Appalachian Trail. McAfee Knob is one of those postcard perfect places you see on brochures. And it often does don the sites and advertisements for Virginia Travel. So you want to check out the amazing McAfee Knob Trail? Read along to learn more. About the McAfee Knob Trail Distance: … [Read more...]
8 Best Things to Do in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the least visited parks in the United States. Actually, most people have never heard of it. While it may not be my favorite park in the world, it has quite a bit to offer folks who want to come and explore this Texas mountain region. It also has the highest peak in Texas as well. But there's so much to do … [Read more...]
Visitor’s Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Visiting the Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects the beautiful rural and natural landscape between Cleveland and Akron Ohio. Established in 1974, the park is an interesting site as it shares national, state, local, and private land within it's borders. This makes it very different than many of the national parks one can visit with actual … [Read more...]
Highline Trail Hike – Glacier National Park’s Best Day Hike
If I had to recommend one trail in Glacier National Park as "must-do", it would be the Highline Trail hike. It takes you along the mountain side and alpine environments of Glacier National Park with incredible stunning views. And if you opt for the side trail, a view from above of a glacier. Seeing a glacier is one of the main reasons you came here … [Read more...]
National Parks in Kansas
The National Parks in Kansas are primarily focused around historic and plains area culture and landscape. While the Sunflower State does not have any of the major 63 National Parks, there are 5 National Park Units and 5 National Trails that within the state. The 5 National Park sites include 3 National Historic Sites, a National Historic Park, and … [Read more...]
National Parks in Texas
The Lone Star State has some of the most incredible federally protected sites in the United States. There are 16 sites within Texas, including 2 National Parks, 2 National Monuments, a scenic river, national seashore, 2 national recreation areas, and several national historic sites. There are also 2 national historic trails that pass through Texas … [Read more...]
Great Guide for Visiting Isle Royale National Park
The largest Island in Lake Superior and one with a varied history, Isle Royale National Park is one that most people (even freq. National Park visitors) know little about. The park started life with ancient Ojibwe history from generations ago. With European settlers the area became known for mining which later turned into a resort for wealthy … [Read more...]
National Parks in Nebraska
There are 5 National Park Service Units within the state of Nebraska. While there are none of the 63 "National Parks" within Nebraska, there are several incredible sites including National Monuments, a National Historic Site, National Scenic River, and National Recreation Area. In addition to the 5 NPS Units, there are 5 additional National … [Read more...]
Best Hikes in Badlands National Park (Easy to Harder)
Located in South Dakota, Badlands National Park protects some of the most beautiful badlands in the country. While Badlands NP is named and protects the badlands they are not the only badlands in the area or country. Badlands represent dry rocky steep terrain that have been eroded overtime, they tend to lack water, be poor soil for … [Read more...]
Guide to Exploring Dinosaur National Monument
One of the most remote parts of Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument is along the area of the country famous for its fossils. I was shocked to learn that the majority of dinosaur fossils, including many of the famous big ones are from the US across much of the mountain region. Much of these areas were part of a great sea that covered the land and … [Read more...]
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