— On our trip to the national parks in the state of Washington we enjoyed the solitude in the trails in North Cascades. Staying in town in Seattle during the weekends assured us very few people on the trails on … Read More

— Accessibility is arguably the main reason why the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim has fewer visitors than the South Rim. Actually the North Rim receives only 1/10th of the visitors the South Rim has. The North Rim is … Read More

— Olympic National Park has three major ecosystems: subalpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate forest, and the rugged Pacific shore. The park encompasses almost a million acres. Sol Duc Falls is a favorite destination for many who visit that area. In fact, … Read More

— Mesa Verde National Park preserves how the Ancestral Pueblo people lived from AD 600 to 1300. The park has more than 600 cliff dwellings in an amazing state of preservation. Spruce Tree House is the third largest dwelling in … Read More

— The Oxbow Bend at Snake River in Grand Teton National Park is a must-stop scenic point. The pullout is close to Jackson Lake Junction on the US Highway 26/89/191. The spot is known for the place to see a variety of … Read More

— Although I have been to Big Bend National Park many times, certain views within the park never get old. The Window, Sotol Vista, Santa Elena Canyon, Casa Grande, and the South Rim are just a few examples. Another breathtaking … Read More

— After having visited Glacier National Park once for only four days back in 2009, we had to return and truly explore the Crown of the Continent more leisurely. So, in 2014, our vacation destination was Glacier NP. Planning for … Read More

— When we first arrived at Petrified Forest National Park, it was getting late in the afternoon. It was our lucky time to drive around the park and see the Painted Desert under the setting sun. The colors were more … Read More

— 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