Covering nearly the entire southern half of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is home to two active volcanoes, tropical rain forests, lava fields and abundant Hawaiian …
On sunny afternoons, the landscapes of Badlands National Park can, although still spectacular, also be quite monochromatic. Sunset in the Badlands, however, is a completely different thing, the low-angled sun …
Although Wind Cave National Park is one of the smaller national parks in America, it does have an amazing diversity of wildlife. The park’s intact mixed-grass prairie and forested hills …
Encompassing beautiful Mount Desert Island, several smaller islets and a small stretch of mainland coastline, Maine’s Acadia National Park boasts some exceptional views. In fact, allowing visitors to take in …
While the otherworldly landscapes of the South Dakota Badlands used to deter early fur trappers and pioneers, they now attract casual hikers and experienced backpackers alike. Compared to most U.S. …
As daunting, unforgiving and monochromatic as the landscape may appear during the day, it’s a completely different experience to see Badlands National Park at sunrise. While the harsh overhead sunshine …
Established in 1903 by the conservationist President Theodore Roosevelt, Wind Cave National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America. It is also the very first national park …
The Blue Ridge Parkway is all about enjoying some of America’s greatest mountain scenery, doing some hiking and visiting historic sites. I recommend driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in fall. The landscapes are beautifully bright, the waterfalls even more scenic and the crisp mountain mornings invigorating.
Article Topics: Easy Fall Hikes in Shenandoah National Park, Short Trails in Shenandoah National Park Fall is the peak season in Shenandoah National Park and it’s not difficult to see …
In the heat of summer, waterfall hikes are among the most enjoyable and popular activities in the national parks, especially if the waterfall also happens to have a swimming hole. …
One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon. A dormant stratovolcano rising up to 11,239 feet above sea level, …
Article Topics: Best Places to See Mountain Goats in Glacier National Park, Glacier Mountain Goats, Where Are the Mountain Goats in Glacier Often considered the official mascot of Glacier National …
One of the most popular outdoor recreation destinations near Portland, Mt. Hood National Forest is only about an hour’s drive east from Oregon’s largest city. If you don’t have time …
When you visit Mount Rainier National Park in summer, this is what your itinerary might look like. This post includes Mount Rainier National Park attractions and activities in the park’s four separate areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh and Sunrise.