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...]
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Explorer’s Guide to Utah’s Arches National Park
With over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, Arches National Park lives up to its namesake. The park is one of the gems of the National Park system and pretty incredible place with all the arches found in such a small area. Established in 1929 the park protects about 120 square miles of land (76,679 acres). Where is Arches National … [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...]
Cliff Dwelling Tours Info: Mesa Verde National Park
The best part of visiting Mesa Verde National Park is exploring and touring the cliff dwellings throughout the park. Mesa Verde is home to 600 cliff dwellings across the 81.25 mi² of the park. That's a lot of cliff dwellings and a lot of park. In addition there are many pit houses, mesa top houses, and more throughout the park. It 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...]
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...]
Utah
The 45th state of the United States, and 13th by land size (over 5 times bigger than Switzerland), Utah is one of the most fascinating parts of America. The Name Utah, comes from the Ute Tribe (people of the mountains). There's a lot of native history in Utah, with about 8 reservations within the state as well as a multitude of sacred Indian … [Read more...]
Ultimate 11 Day Colorado National Park Road Trip
A Colorado National Park Road Trip is one of the best ways to see this amazing state. Colorado is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the United States. Did you know that the highest Sand Dunes in North American, incredible Alpine mountains, historic Puebloan dwellings, dinosaur fossils, and more are in this state? Yes. It's really … [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...]
Visitor’s Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is one of the most incredible locations yet one of the least visited of the National Parks in the US. This post is about how to visit and what to do when going to Black Canyon National Park. About Black Canyon of the Gunnison The first thing most people think of Black Canyon of the Gunnison … [Read more...]
Alpine Lake, Bristlecone & Glacier Trails – Great Basin NP
If you only have time to do one hike, these are the places you want to go. They are all located in the same area and many people actually do it as one large hike. You can also decide to pick only a specific area of the hike if you are pressed for time or not interested in some of the sights. This was definitely one of my favorite things to do … [Read more...]