— Back in June 2004, we traveled to Alaska. It was one of those bucket-list trips, I confess. Since then, the bug has been planted and remained in my mind. We will go back there to explore more of that … Read More

— When we first visited Glacier NP, a park ranger told us that the average park visitor spends only about eight hours in a national park. That is profoundly sad. So, you can imagine that a park with many popular … Read More

— The last full day when we visited Zion National Park was reserved to hike to Angel’s Landing, arguably the most famous hike in the park. We started early to enjoy the views with fewer people. We were lucky to … Read More

— Whether hiking the Pa’rus Trail or driving on the Zion/Mt. Carmel Highway, one of the most striking views within Zion National Park is the Watchman. A particular bridge — the Canyon Junction Bridge near the highway turnoff — is … Read More

— During our visit to Zion National Park in May 2016, there were so many memorable views. The Watchman, the trail to Angel’s Landing, Canyon Overlook, Kolob Canyons, and others are worth mentioning here. Some of those sights were constantly … Read More

— No other national park in the USA offers such beautiful and diverse views as Glacier National Park. I know that’s a strong statement, but Glacier is arguably the most beautiful park we have. Nearly 3 million visitors came to … Read More

– Arguably the most beautiful US national park, Glacier NP is a paradise of breathtaking views. Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier section of the park, with the Many Glacier Hotel on its shores. The lake is at … Read More

— If you ever have the opportunity to stay at the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier NP, don’t miss it. Depending on availability, you may have a small room, but the hotel grounds are spectacular. From its deck, you will … Read More

— Yesterday I went on a photo walk with a friend of mine. We picked the Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve here in Austin, Texas. We figured if we couldn’t find any macro subjects to photograph, we would still have … Read More

— Sunsets at the Window in Big Bend NP are an iconic Texas image. Any visitor who comes to the park can easily see a sunset at the Chisos Mountains. All you have to do is be at the lodge … Read More

— “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” Those are words by Chinese author Lin Yutang. Along those lines, there is also something very comfortable … Read More

— It is improbable that you will be at Big Bend NP and have nothing to do. However, if you want to wind down a busy day you had at the park, take a drive along the Ross Maxwell Scenic … Read More