— Elk at Yellowstone National Park are frequently seen at Gibbon Meadows, Elk Park, and Lamar Valley during the summer months. From a safe distance (with zoom lenses), we observed a small herd in the summer of 2009. During the … Read More

— Located in Southwestern Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park was established on June 29, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was the first national park of its kind created to “preserve the works of man,” in President Roosevelt’s words. The … Read More

Petrified Forest National Park – Located in northeastern Arizona, Petrified Forest NP is known for its large deposits of petrified wood covering an area of 170 square miles. Those fossils date back to the Late Triassic era, about 225 million years … Read More

— An iconic shot at Big Bend National Park, the Window offers breathtaking views whether you actually hike the short, easy trail or stay at the Basin and wait for nature to do its wonders. If you opt for the … Read More

– The Chisos Mountains are located entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park, making it the only mountain range contained completely in a national park. One can actually see the entire range from some key outside-of-the-park locations. It is … Read More

— Since September 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, I have been looking at some old photos I have of one of my trips to that park. This photo above is from 2007. A few hikes … Read More

Mount Denali, Denali National Park & Preserve – Back in 2004, we took a trip to Alaska. In addition to a cruise, we also included a land portion by train all the way to Denali National Park & Preserve. At … Read More

— Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado) has 359 miles (578 km) of trails, 150 lakes, and 450 miles (720 km) of streams. You can easily take a day hike and go by 3 or more lakes. That is exactly what we did … Read More

– This trail at Glacier National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the park. Sometimes referred to as the Highline Trail or Highline Loop, the trailhead starts at Logan Pass and goes for 15 miles (24 km) if … Read More

— On our visit to Yellowstone National Park, there were several unforgettable moments. The first bison jam, the black bear trying to cross the road, Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower and Upper Falls, and so on. It … Read More

McDonald Falls at Glacier National Park – Today is Earth Day, and nothing like a scene in Glacier National Park to bring back memories of a clean Earth. Although the glaciers in the park are indeed melting fast, there are … Read More

— Yosemite National Park is known for iconic images in the U.S. national parks system. In addition to the various falls and mountain views throughout the park, Tuolumne Meadows, along Tioga Road, stands out in the eastern section of the … Read More