Is there a place more treasured within the U.S. National Park system than Yosemite National Park? This country's modern understanding of conservation of public lands begins with the Yosemite's designation as a National Park. While the idea of Yosemite has great importance, the Park itself offers unimaginable beauty that can only be experienced in person!... Continue Reading →
Grand Teton National Park
When I close my eyes and imagine a mountains, the rugged mountain range of the Grand Teton National Park is what comes to mind. The beauty and majesty of the snowy peaks of Tetons is not an exaggeration. Although small in land mass compared to other national parks, especially Grand Teton's neighbor, Yellowstone, this park... Continue Reading →
Death Valley National Park
I knew Death Valley National Park had the lowest point in the country and that it was really hot, which both seemed intriguing and enough for me to add it as a quick stop on my whirlwind road through national parks in the west. However, I was not prepared for the wide-ranging geography and dramatic... Continue Reading →
Crater National Park
The vivid and dazzling blue lake that is the core attraction of Crater National Park is one of the most mesmerizing places I've visited. The only National Park in Oregon, Crater National Park offers a range of adventures from hiking, star gazing, boat tours, fishing to scavenger hunts. While most National Parks are quiet in... Continue Reading →
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park is a rich archeological site that contains well-preserved dwellings of the Ancient Pueblo people dating back to 7500 B.C. Despite the barren look of the landscape many native communities from the Paleo-Indians to the Ute thrived in this land. Unlike other National Parks, Mesa Verde was established with the explicit purpose... Continue Reading →
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Arches National Park
Arches National Park, home of the iconic Delicate Arch, is a must visit in Utah.
Glacier National Park
There is no other place I've visited that comes close to the beauty and experience that Glacier National Park offers. It’s a National Park filled with remote wilderness, aqua glacial lakes, majestic mountains, and vast glaciers. To say this was the most anticipated stop on my road trip is an understatement! Because there's so much... Continue Reading →
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah is must on any road trip for a reason! Among the many, varied National Parks in this state is the small but mighty Bryce Canyon National Park. From the magical-looking sand structures, known as hoodoos, to the red/orange earth, Bryce was absolutely impressive. I hiked through some unique landscapes and even rode a horse... Continue Reading →
Zion National Park
Zion is a breathtakingly beautiful National Park with unparalleled and adventurous hikes! It should definitely be on the must visit list! Check out the details of my hiking and camping experience at Zion in my newest blog post.