Rich with diverse wildlife and vegetation, Everglades National Park is a must-see destination for anyone fond of birding, hiking, paddling, or being surrounded by salty ocean air. Here, the Atlantic Ocean meets the dense mangrove forests of southern Florida to form this spectacular environment, which is home to 36 protected species. This 1.5 million-acre subtropical…
Mt. Rainier is the iconic mountain seen from downtown Seattle, the largest mountain in Washington State. Its large presence over Western Washington means that Seattleites simply call it “The Mountain.” In fact, you’ll often hear them use the popular saying “The Mountain is out” – meaning that the skies are clear (a rare occurrence through…
North Cascades National Park encompasses some of the most remote mountains in the lower 48 states…. and some of the best views Known for the lack of roads, meaning long hiking distances to reach destinations, there are enough trails and hikes in North Cascades National Park to last a lifetime. However, there are thankfully also…
Yellowstone National Park becomes a wintery wonderland by mid-fall. The peaks are heavy with snowpack, bear hunker down with their full bellies, and the rivers steam at the touch of the frosty air. As the temperatures begin to drop, the summer crowds disperse and Yellowstone in winter quiets down. While normally you have to go…
Joshua Tree National Park is one of Southern California’s iconic parks, known for its trails and hikes. Its dreamy terrain expands over 800,000 acres providing 114 hiking trails, running tracks, viewing trails, and much more. The stunning views and rewarding hikes attract thousands of visitors to Joshua Tree each year. If you are planning to…
With over 900 miles of hiking trails, Yellowstone National Park has plenty of beautiful terrains to explore on foot. There’s a trail for every experience level and age group from stroller-friendly boardwalk trails abound the colorful geysers near Old Faithful to challenging mountain summits that offer rewarding views of the pristine landscape below. Pack your…
The Grand Canyon is a hiker’s paradise with some of the most beautiful vistas in the entire United States. While the hike down to the bottom of the canyon is best left to expert hikers, there are several easy to moderate Grand Canyon day hikes worth the effort! The combination of utter exhaustion and triumphant…
Imagine finding yourself surrounded by nature, breathing in the crisp, cool, mountain air while hearing the rippling sounds of a stream nearby. You look up and see a woodpecker foraging as a pine marten swiftly crosses the path up ahead. These are just a few of the magical moments you might experience while adventuring through…
With canyons, red rock peaks, plateaus, and more than 10,000 years of archaeological history, Zion National Park is an ideal destination to hike your heart out, pitch a tent, or relax in luxury at one of the rural rustic lodges. Better yet, why not park at Kolob Canyon, at 8,726 feet in elevation, to watch…
