Yellowstone National Park is a trip of a lifetime. Find the first national park in the world in three states, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho in the western U.S. While there, enjoy the world-class animal viewing, the most geysers in the…
Everyone loves a record, even trees. To see the largest trees in the world, head to a quiet corner of the Northern California coast to stare in awe at the protected Coastal Redwoods. While there, you’ll be in one of…
Located in norther California, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a gem with fewer crowds than Sequoia or Yosemite, both located south. Get all the mountain scenery plus volcanoes. As part of the Cascade Mountain Range get its legendary volcanic activity along…
When asked, people want to know my favorite park as a national park writer, the answer Yellowstone. Not only is the first national park in the world. It offers lots of wow. Located in the western corner of Wyoming, it’s…
Out in the unlimited horizon of the Texas Panhandle, find the second largest canyon in the U.S. Packed with history, see the colorful red and orange striations clinging to its walls as you drive to the bottom on a paved…
Glacier National Park along the border of Canada and the U.S. is known as the Crown of the Continent. With over one million acres in Northwestern Montana, explore this gem in July and August . Nestled in the Rocky Mountains,…
As a top destination in the U.S., the Grand Canyon is a sight that most yearn to see. During the summer, visitors from around the globe stand on the edge of this majestic landscape and stare in awe. After visiting the…
As a year-round destination, the Grand Canyon transforms into a snow-kissed desert landscape in winter. Snow settles on each rock layer and pinyon pine branch around the canyon. With fewer people, winter visitors enjoy a quieter canyon experience and most…
As a year-round destination, experience the best of the Arizona desert at this iconic American destination. With a canyon that’s a mile deep, your eyes will see millions of years pass as they fall to the green ribbon at the…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…
Olympic National Park is a year-round destination with over 1,440 square miles of wilderness. As the convergence of several ecosystems, visitors can explore the mountaintop vistas, old-growth rainforests along with beach and lake activities. Best of all, Olympic National Park…
Located 70 miles from Rapid City, Badlands National Parks is another must for your South Dakota vacation. Boasting buttes, pinnacles and spires, the striated rock formations feature fossils along with wildlife. To make the most of your time in Badlands,…