by wbnl | Aug 4, 2015 | Devils Postpile NPS, National Parks
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. There is a great homage...
by wbnl | Aug 3, 2015 | Crater Lake NPS, National Parks
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. The views are stunning at...
by wbnl | Aug 1, 2015 | National Parks, Yellowstone NPS
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...
by wbnl | Aug 1, 2015 | Cape Cod NPS, National Parks
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 area home....
by wbnl | Aug 1, 2015 | Grand Canyon NPS, National Parks
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 National Park has become...
by wbnl | Jul 31, 2015 | Grand Canyon NPS, National Parks
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 Lodge and many points of...
by wbnl | Jul 31, 2015 | Feature 3, Golden Gate NPS
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′ high, 8,980′ long...
by wbnl | Jul 31, 2015 | Devils Tower NPS, National Parks
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 from their mashed...
