Located in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, the Mammoth Hot Springs area is open year-round. Due to its lower elevation, the roads are easier to keep open and it is accessible through the North Entrance. With close proximity…
As the summer temperatures and crowds cool at the National Parks, fall is an excellent time to enjoy the outdoors. Starting in the northern most sites, the leaves start to turn brilliant colors in September and continue though November. From…
Top 11 Things to do at Hot Springs National Park Lining Central Avenue, eight bathhouses each offer a different architectural style. Some have been adapted into new businesses while others are in the restoration process. The Bathhouses are central to…
As the first national park in the world, Yellowstone is a top U.S. destination with travelers from across the world. Visitors flock to the park for its geothermal features, historic lodges and wildlife viewing. Located in the western corner of…
Located on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park features several different ecosystems to explore. From the beaches to the mountains to the rainforests, visitors can enjoy a few days in the outdoors. During your getaway, visitors can hike through the…
Located in Washington, Olympic National Park features over 1,440 square miles of wilderness. As a year-round destination and centered around the Olympic Mountains visitors will find several ecosystems, like the old-growth rainforests, beaches and lakes. Best of all, Olympic National…
If your travels have you in the Pacific Northwest for the summer, add Mount St. Helens to your itinerary. Back in 1980, this quiet mountain getaway lost its top and made news around the world. For school-age kids and…
As the top attraction on Maui, the Haleakalā National Park features 30,000 acres of land from the moon-like crater of the Haleakalā volcano to the tropical foot paths along the line rugged coastline of south Maui. Divided into two districts, Haleakalā National…
With fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, visit a gem of Northern California. Lassen Volcanic National Park features majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite. As a part of the…
The Midwest is huge and it seems like it takes days to cross it, in a car with air-conditioning and entertainment. Consider crossing the midwest from east to west in a covered wagon with everything you own for a new…
As an iconic piece of architecture in the U.S., the Old Faithful Inn is the most requested lodge in Yellowstone National Park. The nearly indestructible log building survived the historic Yellowstone Fire of 1988, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and harsh winters that…
Nestled between the National Park sites of South Dakota, visitors will find Custer State Park. Protected since 1912, it is known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing. From hiking to boating to rock climbing, Custer State Park also…