Once you’ve been there, it’s hard to imagine a coastline that could be more beautiful than the Oregon Coast. Few coasts in America, if not the world, are as downright spectacular and accessible as the Oregon Coast. And it’s that very combination that sets it apart.
Start your day with a cup of fair-trade coffee at a hip coffee bar before picking one of the many nature day trips from Portland. Afterward, you can chill out and relive your adventures at one of the 50+ craft breweries in Portland.
No visit to “The Last Frontier” is complete without a wildlife watching tour of some kind. The epic, world-class wildlife watching in Alaska is what makes the state such a great and popular destination. Seeing iconic animals such as bears, moose, whales, bald eagles and sea lions in their natural habitat will be a huge highlight of your trip.
December’s well on its way and winter’s right around the corner. As temperatures drop across America and the days grow ever shorter, nature’s most challenging season draws out winter sports enthusiasts, who relish the opportunity to once again hit the slopes, trails and lakes.
As exciting as a grizzly bear encounter or sighting in the wild may be, it can also be scary. When outdoors, always keep in mind that we share our state, provincial and national parks with other creatures. So, if you’re headed into bear territory, you should know what to do when encountering a grizzly bear while hiking.
As exciting and unforgettable as a black bear encounter or sighting in the wild may be, it is also a potentially frightening experience. It is important to remember that we share our state, provincial and national parks with other creatures, some of which can be dangerous.
Attracting people because of its accessibility, beautiful woodland hikes, cultural importance and historic sites, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is an especially for a superb destination in fall. Moreover, it’s entirely possible to see all major attractions in the park in just one day.
One of the most overwhelming places I’ve ever visited, the Grand Canyon totally lives up to its status. It’s a magnificent place, of such magnitude I can’t imagine that someone would not be impressed by it. The sheer size of this thing boggles the mind, impossible to picture if you haven’t actually seen it in real life.
Even though I’ve spent only a day there, Mount Rainier is already one of my favorite American national parks. In this article, I wanted to talk about the Skyline Trail Loop, one of the park’s greatest trails, and share a few pictures I took during my hike.
Often called “three parks in one”, Olympic National Park encompasses the towering Olympic Mountains, one of the world’s largest temperate rain forests and a long stretch of coastal wilderness. Boasting a huge biodiversity, it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.
As its name suggests, the park’s main feature and the reason for its historic popularity are its numerous hot springs. Known as the “Valley of Vapors” by Native Americans, who had been visiting the area for thousands of years to bathe in its healing waters, modern development began when the thermal waters were federally protected in the 19th century.
One of the less-known national parks in the USA, Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park allows you to stand where ancient forests fell and hike where dinosaurs once roamed. It’s one of the best places in the country—if not the world—to see fossils from the Late Triassic.
Awe-inspiring, unique, bedazzling and perfect. These are just a few words that have been used to describe Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon. By all accounts and standards, it’s one of the most enticing national parks in America. And unsurprisingly, there are plenty of things to do in Crater Lake National Park.
More than anything, it’s Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s variety that makes it such an attractive park. From photogenic waterfalls, mysterious woodlands and marshes to a historic railroad and a fantastic riverside bike trail, Cuyahoga Valley combines nature with history and culture.