St. Mary Lake

— No other national park in the USA offers such beautiful and diverse views as Glacier National Park. I know that’s a strong statement, but Glacier is arguably the most beautiful park we have. Nearly 3 million visitors came to … Read More

Swiftcurrent Lake Sunset

– Arguably the most beautiful US national park, Glacier NP is a paradise of breathtaking views. Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier section of the park, with the Many Glacier Hotel on its shores. The lake is at … Read More

Grinnell Point

— If you ever have the opportunity to stay at the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier NP, don’t miss it. Depending on availability, you may have a small room, but the hotel grounds are spectacular. From its deck, you will … Read More

Sunrise at The Window

— Sunsets at the Window in Big Bend NP are an iconic Texas image. Any visitor who comes to the park can easily see a sunset at the Chisos Mountains. All you have to do is be at the lodge … Read More

At the End of the Day

— It is improbable that you will be at Big Bend NP and have nothing to do. However, if you want to wind down a busy day you had at the park, take a drive along the Ross Maxwell Scenic … Read More

Casa Grande

— I am unsure whether those wispy clouds and the Casa Grande peak views were responsible for getting my attention. In December 2021, we visited Big Bend NP and had a lodge room in the Emory Peak section. In front … Read More

Waiting for Dinner

— No matter how long a wait we have before being seated for dinner at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua, Texas, the view of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park at sunset is priceless. On this evening in … Read More

Vernon Bailey Mountain

— It is undeniable that Big Bend NP has a lot of iconic views and hikes. The park is 1,252 square miles or 801,163 acres. That makes it the fifteenth largest park in the National Park System and the eighth … Read More

Blizzard in the Cascade Range

— Often during a storm, it pays to wait a few minutes to capture a nice photo. I remember on this trip to Mt. Rainier NP back in the summer of 2011 that this was a good example. We had … Read More

Morning at the Window

— After a two-year absence, we finally made it back to Big Bend NP in west Texas in early December. Upon arrival at the park, I was concerned whether we’d be able to see views such as the one above. … Read More

Leaving the Chisos

— After a three-year absence, we finally returned to Big Bend NP the first week in December 2021. We were able to hike some of our favorite trails while also adding new ones. As adventurous and beautiful Big Bend NP … Read More

Coconino Overlook

— On our first visit to the North Rim at the Grand Canyon NP, we were able to book an eight-hour mule ride down into the canyon. We used the same trail that hikers use between the north and south … Read More

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