— When the Grand Canyon NP name comes up in photos and other media, there is often talk about the South Rim and North Rim. When we last visited the North Rim, we hiked some new trails as well as … Read More

— As you drive U.S. Route 101 approaching the historic Lake Crescent Lodge, you will likely stop several times to admire the brilliant blue waters of Lake Crescent in Olympic NP. In some areas, you will see striking Madrones trees by the … Read More

— When we visited Mesa Verde NP back in 2007, we were dismayed at the fire devastation when entering the park. Luckily, none of that had affected the historic cliff dwellings in the park such as Spruce Tree House and … Read More

— On our last trip to Big Bend NP, the scenery was quite different from previous visits. Even though it was late September, contrary to what one would expect for end-of-summer vistas, we found the park blooming everywhere we went. … Read More

— Certain national parks simply do not get as much attention as others. Take, for example, North Cascades NP. The 20th largest national park in the National Park Service, covering an area of 504,781 acres, is listed by Reserve America … Read More

— On our last trip to Glacier National Park, we picked longer hikes to explore more of the park a bit away from the crowds. Although it was summertime (mid-July), we were able to enjoy long stretches of the park … Read More

— Getting to Mariscal Mine in Big Bend National Park may not be easy. High-clearance vehicles with four-wheel-drive are required. When we did our first visit to this area in 2007, the ranger told us that he was not sure … Read More

— It is hard to believe it was 2004 when we visited Alaska and had a few days to explore the vast beauty of Denali National Park and Preserve. Today, February 26, the park celebrates its 104th anniversary since it … Read More

— Balcones Canyonlands NWR is a place full of surprises. In my most recent time spent at the refuge, I enjoyed a very tranquil and easy hike along the Creek Trail. That is the easiest of all trails in the … Read More

Three Gossips rock structure at Arches National Park, as seen from the Park Avenue trail.… Read More

Views of Big Bend country near Persimmon Gap park entrance… Read More

— I have been to Guadalupe Mountains NP a couple of times. The first time I camped there in the spring in the very late 1980s. The second time I stayed outside the park with friends. That was back in … Read More