When planning a trip to Everglades National Park, you may be wondering if driving through the Everglades is allowed, or even possible in the first place. The answer is yes, absolutely! You can drive through the Everglades on the Main Park Road, which runs between the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and Flamingo. It is…
Known as the “Crown of the Continent”, Montana’s Glacier National Park is one of the most spectacular national parks in America. An elaborate network of hiking trails in Glacier National Park allows you to explore these spectacular landscapes, from lakeshore scenery to wildlife-rich meadows and epic alpine passes.
One of several “hubs” in Yellowstone National Park, along with places like Canyon Village, Old Faithful and Lake Village, Mammoth Hot Springs is the gateway to the rugged north of Yellowstone. It is home to the park headquarters, the original heart of park management, as well as many facilities and visitor services. Mammoth Hot Springs…
One of the most accessible and easy-to-visit national parks in America, Badlands National Park is home to many scenic overlooks. Getting to these viewpoints doesn’t require much effort whatsoever. All are along the main park roads, with especially the Badlands Loop Road lined with over a dozen amazing overlooks. The Sage Creek Rim Road, on…
Thanks to its almost perfectly flat topography, Everglades National Park allows visitors to easily explore its various habitats on scenic bike rides. In this post, I’ll tell you all about biking in Everglades National Park and, specifically, the top three best bike trails in the Everglades. As one of the largest U.S. national parks, this…
Although it’s a relatively small national park, Grand Teton packs an undeniable punch. Encompassing the sprawling Jackson Hole valley, numerous glacial lakes, a meandering section of the Snake River, and the majestic Teton Range, it’s a diverse and, above all, incredibly scenic park. Wildlife abounds in Grand Teton National Park, from black and grizzly bears…
To truly immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes at Mount Rainier, there’s no better way than hitting the park’s trails. In this blog post, I’ve compiled the best short and easy hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, from woodland walks to lakeshore strolls and meadow meanderings. You don’t necessarily need to head deep into the…
Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.
Protecting the northern portion of the Florida Reef, one of the world’s largest coral reefs, Biscayne National Park is a subtropical paradise. Located just south of Miami, Biscayne is mostly water, but there are still many fun things to do in this unique national park. The sprawling, shallow waters of Biscayne Bay make up no…
South Florida’s Everglades National Park was established in 1947 with the specific purpose to protect the region’s subtropical wetlands and extraordinary biodiversity. Especially the remarkable diversity of birds in the Everglades—and their rapidly declining numbers—was a main reason the park was created. “During the turn of the 20th century, the number of birds plummeted under…
The “North American Serengeti”, Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for wildlife lovers. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly where to see wildlife in Yellowstone, including bison, bears, moose, elk and wolves, as well as when to visit Yellowstone for the best wildlife viewing. Plus tips to stay safe in wildlife country!
Its remote location allows most visitors to spend only a few hours in the park, but there are still a lot of fun things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park in that timespan. Located almost 70 miles west of Key West, the Dry Tortugas are the westernmost part of the Florida Keys. This cluster…
The Everglades is not only the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Wetland of International Importance. It’s also the only place on the planet where you can see alligators and crocodiles living alongside each other. The opportunity to see both alligators and crocodiles is the very reason…
You don’t always have to hike a dozen miles to truly experience a national park. This is especially true in Glacier National Park, where several fun, short and easy hiking trails lead to spectacular views and through beautiful scenery. There are easy hikes in Glacier National Park throughout the entire park, from Lake McDonald to…