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.…
A trip to Wyoming, Montana and Idaho’s Yellowstone National Park is a trip of a lifetime. While enjoying the world-class animal viewing, the most geysers in the world and iconic park lodges, don’t miss Lake Yellowstone. It’s the largest high-elevation…
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,…
A movie made me do it. Back in 1977, Steven Spielberg’s movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind introduced a generation of kids to Devils Tower, including me. Since then, I vowed to see the eery stone tower in person. About…
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a California gem that boasts fewer crowds than Sequoia or Yosemite. Yet it offers all the scenery plus volcanoes. The legendary volcanic activity of the Cascade Mountain Range is just to the north. And Lassen…
National Parks in Washington Most a few hours from Seattle, the national parks in Washington offer the best scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Though more than temperate rainforests and evergreen forests, learn about the volcanic Cascade Mountains along with the…