– There are several spots around the Sol Duc Falls where one can get some beautiful shots. This area, in particular, is very popular because it allows visitors to get close to the river and falls. Olympic National Park has … Read More

— We finally returned to Glacier National Park, and this time we spent two full weeks there. Glacier has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and we were able to hike about 10% of those in this unforgettable visit. Besides … Read More

Yosemite National Park – From The National Park Service website: “On June 30, 1864, amid the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act to protect Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. From the beginning, this act was a … Read More

Point Imperial – Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim – After being at both south and north rim at the Grand Canyon, I am very partial to the North Rim. First and foremost is the fact the North Rim is … Read More

Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim – An iconic symbol of the U.S. national parks, the Grand Canyon must be experienced in person. Words and photos do not ever convey the beauty of being there. This is in the … Read More

— Bear, Nymph, Dream and Emerald Lakes — Rocky Mountain National Park has a number of wonderful lakes. The easy 1-mile roundtrip hike to Nymph Lake rewards visitors with a trail through a pine forest until reaching the waterlilies covering the … Read More

– Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in northwest Texas, close to the New Mexico border and near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park offers excellent backcountry and backpacking opportunities (over 80 miles of hiking trails). McKittrick Canyon … Read More

The Window, as seen from Lost Mine Trail (Big Bend National Park, Texas) – A moderate hike, the Lost Mine Trail offers beautiful views of Big Bend National Park. If you do not have time to do the South Rim … Read More

– One of my favorite destinations in Texas, Big Bend National Park offers isolation from large cities. A hike along the Santa Elena Canyon will even augment the quietness one can find in the park. Just try to go there … Read More

Elephant Tusk (Big Bend National Park, Texas) An impressive hike to the South Rim in Big Bend can allow visitors to see Mexico on a clear day. However, a much easier and shorter hike, Lost Mine Trail offers similar views … Read More