Getting a Taste of the Mt Whitney Experience
If you'd like to get a taste of the Mt Whitney Trail without a permit you can hike up to Lone Pine Lake. It's nestled into the mountains and has a great view down into the Owens Valley. At roughly 5.5 miles, round trip from Whitney Portal,...
Entering Sequoia National Park from the East
You can enter Sequoia National Park the easy way via SR-180 from the north or SR-198 from the south out of California's Central Valley - or - you could take the more adventurous path and enter via the Mt Whitney Trail on the eastern side of...
The Lunar Landscape of Mt. Whitney’s Trail Camp
At 12,000 feet you can experience the lunar landscape of Trail Camp, located at the eastern side of Sequoia National Park. The area is completely void of vegetation and sits well above the tree line. A picture doesn't even come close to...
Reflection and Relaxation at Waterton Lakes National Park
Upper Waterton Lake is a jaw-dropping sight. The deep blue water and spectacular mountains that rise from her shores take you to another world. We are pretty sure that just around the bend about half-way down the lake you'll find Hogwarts...
South Dakota is Monument and National Park Rich
The Crazy Horse Memorial was the dream of Chief Henry Standing Bear, a Lakota Chief, who wanted the sculpture to serve to create cross-cultural understanding and to mend relations between Natives and non-natives. He invited sculptor Korczak...
Bryce Canyon National Park’s Hoodoos Come to Life Before Your Eyes
At the south end of the Grand Staircase lies the almost indescribable Bryce Canyon National Park. As you hike down into the the landscape you are surrounded by hoodoos that will come alive right before your eyes and before you know it your...
The Majestic Grand Teton National Park
Just south of Yellowstone National Park are the awe inspiring Grand Tetons. It's difficult not to take great photos here because the subject is quite cooperative! Grand Teton National Park is a destination all it's own but is often only a...
Yosemite National Park’s Nevada Fall is Well Worth the Steps!
The mighty Merced River begins in Yosemite National Park and cuts its way from the backcountry through Little Yosemite Valley and cascades over the cliff below the granite dome of Liberty Cap creating Nevada Fall. This 594-foot waterfall is a Yosemite...
Spectacular Views from Yosemite’s Panorama Trail
Glacier Point at Yosemite National Park offers spectacular views and a couple of the must do hikes in Yosemite Valley. The 8.5-mile Panorama Trail begins at Glacier Point and wanders down to Nevada Fall then on down past Vernal Fall and the invigorating...
Waterton Lakes National Park is Home to One of the Best Hikes Ever
If you're looking for an unforgettable hiking experience you have to take the trek up to Crypt Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. Waterton National Park is the sister park of Glacier National Park in Montana. In 1932...
There’s More To Yosemite National Park Than It’s Famed Valley
The Tuolumne River wanders gracefully through Tuolumne Meadows where you'll find some of the most picturesque points in Yosemite National Park. Take Tioga Road (State Route 120) from Crane Flat just outside of Yosemite Valley. The road is seasonal and is...
The Haunting Stories of Manzanar National Historic Site
9 miles north of Lone Pine on US 395 you'll come upon Manzanar National Historic Site. This haunting location was the home to over 10,000 interned Japanese Americans during World War II. It was one of 10 internment camps across 7 states...
Devils Postpile National Monument is a Geological Wonder
Devils Postpile National Monument is a feast for the eyes. This geological wonder is thought to be one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. The 60 foot columns display a beauty and symmetry that will make your mind wander....
Magical Views from Wizard Island in Crater Lake NPS
When visiting Crater Lake NPS take the time to boat over to Wizard Island. This volcanic cinder cone forms an island within the lake and is a great place to wander. A couple nice trails take you around and up to the top of the small island....
More than Geyers at Yellowstone National Park..
America's first National Park, Yellowstone, is a geological treasure and a great place to get out and explore. There are many sides to this huge 3468 square mile park which primarily sits in Wyoming. The core of the park is laid out in an easy to navigate circular...
The Stunning Clay Cliffs and Light on Martha’s Vineyard
The Clay Cliffs and the Light at Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard are a definite stop as you wander the island. The Wampanoag called this area home and began whaling the area prior to English settling here in 1669. The Tribe still calls the...
California Condor’s Thrive in Grand Canyon National Park
The California Condor, with it's mighty 9 foot + wingspan is one of the rarest birds on the planet. An exhaustive campaign to keep this species alive and reintroduced back into the environment has been going on for decades. Grand Canyon...
Take More Than a Glimpse at Grand Canyon National Park
Known as one of the Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park offers expansive vistas which offer classic road trip pics, Rim-to-Rim hiking experiences, and a rich Native American history. There is the comfort of the El Tovar...
Beyond the Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic Golden Gate bridge is a main attraction for most who travel to San Francisco. Those who travel into the Marin Headlands, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, will get a whole new perspective on this 746'...
There are Many Sides to Devils Tower National Memorial
Rising 1,267 feet from the rolling prairie, Devils Tower National Monument in northeastern Wyoming is a spectacular sight. Made popular in the late 70's movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind, kids across America were forming the tower...