— It was probably my second visit to Rocky Mountain NP, while driving along the Trail Ridge Road, when we spotted a small herd of elk. It was the first time I’d seen these gorgeous animals. So, when we returned … Read More

— The Emerald Lake trail at Rocky Mountain NP is a very scenic trail. Before you reach that lake, you hike past Nymph and Dream lakes. The trail is fairly easy — just around 3 miles (4.8 km) roundtrip — … Read More

— Some of the most beautiful sunsets at the Grand Canyon NP (North Rim) can be experienced comfortably right at the lodge patio. Grab your favorite beverage, maybe dinner, and sit comfortably to admire the Creator’s beauty of a sunset. … Read More

— Here is another stop on the south rim scenic drive at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP. This is the scene at the Sunset View Point. This is the westernmost point on the south rim drive, and it … Read More

— In our most recent trip to Arizona and Colorado (we re-visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP and Rocky Mountain NP), we had a few days we spent with friends in the Gunnison area. On one of … Read More

— Here is another area in the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, that never gets old. As I have mentioned in previous posts, this is the highest point in the North Rim. We must have visited this point 3-4 times … Read More

— From the very first day we drove into the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, I knew I had to stop at mile marker 602 to make a photo capturing the beauty of this drive. It so happened that returning … Read More

— Bright Angel Point at the Grand Canyon NP, North Rim, is a spectacular canyon viewpoint. This is one of those spots where you don’t even have to hike anywhere to see such a view. There are lounge chairs set … Read More

— When hiking the Widforss Trail (Grand Canyon NP, North Rim), if you venture past the first 2.5 miles (4.0 km), you will leave the canyon rim and go through forests of firs, spruces, aspens, and wildflowers. At the end … Read More

— One of the most rewarding things when hiking in a national park is when you are on a trail and there is no one else around. As most people will agree, all it takes for that to happen is … Read More

— Just a year ago we were at Big Bend NP celebrating our 25th anniversary. With recent heavy rains having taken place at the park, we found the park blooming in colors with all sorts of wildflowers and lush green … Read More

— This was one of those memorable trails at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP: Widforss Trail. There are actually three options from the trail head area. The shortest trail is only a half mile of the Arizona … Read More