Wandering Mt. Rainier National Park
Mt Rainier is one moment of Wandering Zen after another. The fresh mountain air, the pristine water, the bountiful summer wildflowers are all just the start of an incredible experience. Put this one on your of your ever-growing list and be forever Wandering But Not Lost!
#FindYourself In Our National Parks
Nature can be euphoric. It is mood altering. It can provide serenity or an intense adrenaline rush. Each of us has a different reason to get out in nature. No matter what our individual calling is, millions of us make the journey as often as possible. I suppose for many of us, one of the things we seek is to find ourselves. Being at one with nature can do that. We need that. There is no better place to experience this than in our National Parks.
A Rose by Any Other Name…
I’m sure it’s safe for me to say that it is not Super Tuesday for most Yosemite fans. The trademark battle for the names of iconic Yosemite landmarks continues and today the Park’s new concessionaire, Aramark, takes the reigns. Their website is live and as promised by the NPS – we have a new set of names
5 Tips to Enhance Your Visit to Redwood National & State Parks
Redwood National & State Parks are located along the Pacific Coast in Northern California. Instead of one large Park, you’ll find a series of Parks that make up the larger Redwood National and State Parks. These include; Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del...
Yosemite – 5 Tips to Enhance Your Experience
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 as the Nation's second recognized Park, although protection began as early as 1864 while Abraham Lincoln was in office. There are over 750,000 acres protected yet when most think of Yosemite they are typically referring...
5 Things That Will Enhance Your Zion National Park Experience
Established in 1919, Zion National Park was Utah’s first. Located in the southwestern part of the state near the city of St George, Zion is easily accessible from Interstate-15 from both Las Vegas to the south and Salt Lake City to the north.
The Elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley
The elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley is North America's longest single drop waterfall at over 1,610 feet. It is supplied completely by snow melt so it typically makes a short yearly appearance. If we are lucky to have the El Nino year that many are forecasting,...
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is One of the Largest Granite Monoliths in the World
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is one of the largest monoliths of granite in the world. Rising over 3,000 feet from the Valley Floor, it stands as a beacon for rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the planet. From Yosemite Valley, climbing is the...
Wind Your Way to the Top of Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls is made up of three cascades totaling 2,425 feet, making it one of the tallest waterfalls on the planet. It's not fed by a mountain lake or river, but rather, is powered only by snowmelt and runoff. That's why during the drier Summer months...
Don’t Miss the Wonders on the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park
When visiting Yosemite National Park, carve some time out of your agenda to spend wandering the Glacier Point Road area. Mostpeople head directly to Glacier Point, which has one of the most stunning views of the Yosemite Valley, however, if you want to...
