I never knew sand could be so white. It is blinding looking at the fields of white gypsum that stretch in every direction. It looks like snow, it feels like clay, it floats like sand. It's a bit of a crazy experience. There are fields like this in a lot of places, but none that rival White Sands in New Mexico. For those interested in … [Read more...]
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Best Time To Visit Denver
Denver Colorado is one of those cities that what you expect from the weather is often not what you get. In Denver, since moving there, the one thing I learned is that Denver's weather is unpredictable. Find the best time to visit Denver can be tough for those who've never been. It's also surprising. Not just because you can have multiple … [Read more...]
9 Fantastic Day Trips from El Paso Texas
El Paso is such a cool and interesting city. However, if you are in the area, you would be remissed to not explore the areas around El Paso as well. There's incredible towns, national parks, historic sites, and more to see in the areas surrounding El Paso. Given the geography and history, some are a bit of a distance away, so we'll try to keep it … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in El Paso Texas
El Paso also known as Sun City (for its over 300 days of sun) is more than just a town on the Texas / Mexico Border. I discovered there's quite a lot to do in the city. From it's delicious cuisine, to incredible nature, there's a lot to explore in and around El Paso. This will help you figure out some of the best places to visit and things to … [Read more...]
Best National Parks in Washington State
Some of the Best National Parks are in Washington State. Included among them are the world's most beautiful places, and certainly some of my favorite national parks and places as well. This post delves into the National Parks in Washington State. Which ones you should visit. And helps you maximize your time in the State. Each has something … [Read more...]
Guide to Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site – Montana
History of Grant-Kohrs Ranch The history of Grant-Kohrs Ranch started like many others, with a business idea. In 1840s, Canadian Johnny Francis Grant and his brother James began making their fortune trading with travelers moving west along the Oregon Trail. Their business would trade one healthy cow or horse for two trail-weary ones. Over time, … [Read more...]
Visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
There's a lot to the story of Custer's last stand. Which is how it's always been taught to me for so many years up through childhood. It's almost a bit strange, to here where it actually occurred. And I'm glad even the place is better about discussing the Native American impact of it. About Little Bighorn National Battlefield June 25, … [Read more...]
Guide to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Did you know, the largest sand dunes in North America are in Colorado? Yes, Great Sand Dunes National Park feels like a place that shouldn't exist. Incredible field of dunes set among high Colorado peaks. But it's this that makes it such a magical place. If you are looking to explore, this guide should help you get started. About Great … [Read more...]
National Parks in Delaware
There are no major National Parks in Delaware. There are several sites within the State of Delaware including one official national park unit, one other site (that encompasses many other sites) as well as two national trails. National Park Units National Park Units are an odd designation. Some of the parks are part of a larger unit … [Read more...]
Guide to Mesa Verde National Park
For more than 700 years, people lived and flourished in the mountains, valleys, and cliffs of Mesa Verde National Park, located in present day Southwestern Colorado. And then somewhere around 1300 AD, the people left. Why they left? Where did they go? That's a lot of the information that is important to learn in Mesa Verde NP. Let's explore the … [Read more...]
Experience the Burroughs Mountain Trail Hike – Mount Rainier
There are a lot of trails around Mount Rainier National Park. One of my favorites however is the Burroughs mountain trail from the Sunrise area of the park. The trail has so much terrain and places to cover as well as some incredible views of Mount Rainier. You can choose to go as far along on the trail as you choose, but the closer you go the … [Read more...]
National Park Sites: Connecticut
No major National Parks exist in New Jersey, however the state does have a national park unit, a soon-to-be unit and 3 National Trails. Both units are National Historical Parks. National Park Units The two units in Connecticut are the two National Historical Parks listed below. One of them is still in the process of being established, … [Read more...]
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