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...]
National Parks
Explore ALL National Parks in Nevada
Nevada has 4 national park administered sites across this diverse state as well as 3 national trails that pass through the state. The National Parks cover a diverse biosphere of area from high alpine to hot low desert, to fossil beds and lakes. Some of the trails explore the diverse history of the area from pioneers and more. National Parks … [Read more...]
Completing the Hickman Bridge Hike – Capitol Reef National Park
One of my favorite hikes in Capitol Reef, the Hickman Bridge Hike is also one of the most popular of the park as well. And for good reason, it's a great hike with some wonderful payoffs along the way. You'll start off Route 24 and hike up to Hickman's Bridge, which is a natural arch in the park. Along the way you'll also get to see the Nels Johnson … [Read more...]
How to Hike the Grand Wash Trail – Capitol Reef National Park
One of the most interesting hikes in the park, the Grand Wash Trail Hike takes you along a "wash" which is a temporary riverbed area. The hike takes you through the wash, along canyon walls, and into a slot canyon called "the narrows", with its high imposing walls and narrow walk way. Read along for how to do the hike, when to go, and how to … [Read more...]
Guide to the Upheaval Dome Trail Hike – Canyonlands
The Upheaval Dome Trail Hike is one of my favorites in the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands National Park. It has some interesting views of this weird crater that has a few theories on how it was formed. We were also very lucky in that we hiked early in the day and hand the entire trail to ourselves. If you are planning to hike the trail too, … [Read more...]
Guide to Mesa Arch Hike – Canyonlands National Park
Mesa Arch, in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park is one of the most famous and most photographed landmarks in the National Park System. It is also one of the best and easiest hikes you can do in a park with such a great payoff. About Mesa Arch Mesa Arch is a beautiful pothole arch on the eastern edge of the … [Read more...]
Delicate Arch Hike Guide – Arches National Park
One of the most iconic hikes in the Arches National Park, the Delicate Arch Hike is one that most folks add to their "must-do" list. And for good reason, the arch is quite magical, it is super well known, many Americans have seen photos of the arch. It also adorns the license plate of Utahans. So if you are looking to hike the delicate arch … [Read more...]
Guide to the Windows Trail Hike – Arches National Park
One of my favorite hikes and a super easy way to see three different really cool arches. The Windows arch is one of the best short hikes in Arches National Park, and its popularity certainly shows. You can get up close and personal with some of these arches, and get a chance to quickly wander through the arches or spend as much time as you want. … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park started it's life many years ago as Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Although memorial parks are an odd thing, and it probably became a better fit as a National Park. The park protects a large swath of the North Dakotan badlands. Why is the Park named for Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt came to the … [Read more...]
Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain – Maine
It seems almost like a pilgrimage. Lines of glowing headlines and blearily eyed folks wrapped tightly in blankets. Everyone in search of the first rays of light to illuminate the United States. Why Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain? Located within Acadia National Park, Maine, Cadillac mountain is one of the top sites to visit in the Park. With the … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Acadia National Park
One of the oldest and most Visited Parks, Acadia National Park is certainly now one of my favorites as well. Also as someone who lives in the mid-Atlantic, one of the few really great parks that is reasonable distance from home as well. Established in 1916, the park was named for the French settlers to the area. Most of the park occupies desert … [Read more...]
Trip Report: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Living out in California has been incredible, in particular the ability visit many of the wonderful National Parks out in this area. There are over 20 National Parks in California, which makes it one of the biggest states for National Parks. However a lot of them are not very well visited , including the one I had gone to Lassen Volcanic … [Read more...]