— 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

— 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

— I am unsure whether those wispy clouds and the Casa Grande peak views were responsible for getting my attention. In December 2021, we visited Big Bend NP and had a lodge room in the Emory Peak section. In front … Read More

— No matter how long a wait we have before being seated for dinner at the Starlight Theatre in Terlingua, Texas, the view of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park at sunset is priceless. On this evening in … Read More

— It is undeniable that Big Bend NP has a lot of iconic views and hikes. The park is 1,252 square miles or 801,163 acres. That makes it the fifteenth largest park in the National Park System and the eighth … Read More

— Often during a storm, it pays to wait a few minutes to capture a nice photo. I remember on this trip to Mt. Rainier NP back in the summer of 2011 that this was a good example. We had … Read More

— After a two-year absence, we finally made it back to Big Bend NP in west Texas in early December. Upon arrival at the park, I was concerned whether we’d be able to see views such as the one above. … Read More

— After a three-year absence, we finally returned to Big Bend NP the first week in December 2021. We were able to hike some of our favorite trails while also adding new ones. As adventurous and beautiful Big Bend NP … Read More

— On our first visit to the North Rim at the Grand Canyon NP, we were able to book an eight-hour mule ride down into the canyon. We used the same trail that hikers use between the north and south … Read More

— When the Grand Canyon NP name comes up in photos and other media, there is often talk about the South Rim and North Rim. When we last visited the North Rim, we hiked some new trails as well as … Read More

— As you drive U.S. Route 101 approaching the historic Lake Crescent Lodge, you will likely stop several times to admire the brilliant blue waters of Lake Crescent in Olympic NP. In some areas, you will see striking Madrones trees by the … Read More

— When we visited Mesa Verde NP back in 2007, we were dismayed at the fire devastation when entering the park. Luckily, none of that had affected the historic cliff dwellings in the park such as Spruce Tree House and … Read More