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...]
National Parks
Best Road Trips from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone
For most people, flying into Salt Lake City is just an exercise in saving money compared to closer flights to Yellowstone. However, road tripping between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone can be the best part of the journey. I've done the drive between the cities several times, and here to help you plan the most for this road trip. Following along … [Read more...]
Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the United States if not the world. There is plenty to do in the park and hiking is the best way to experience it. So much of the park is wilderness that if you don't get off the roads you won't see much of it, especially not the most incredible areas of the park. Note: If you don't … [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...]
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...]
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Guide
One of the least known National Parks in the United States. Guadalupe Mountains protects a unique mountainous landscape in northern Texas. The area protects some incredible wildlife, deserts, and mountain regions. Interested? Read along the see how to explore. About Guadalupe Mountains NP Established in 1972, the park protects some of … [Read more...]
Visiting White Sands National Park – New Mexico
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
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...]