by wbnl | Aug 22, 2016 | National Parks, Yosemite NPS
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...
by wbnl | Jun 11, 2016 | National Parks
If you are wandering in The Golden State and looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, you don’t have to look too far to find some of the nation’s most treasured landscapes and natural wonders. California is rich with land that has been set aside, protected, and...
by wbnl | May 27, 2016 | Golden Gate NPS, National Parks
In honor of the 79th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2016, we have compiled a list of 79 things to do in and around the City by the Bay. From the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Beach Blanket Babylon, there is something for everyone here – so...
by wbnl | Mar 24, 2016 | National Parks
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, add a park or two to your itinerary during your next visit to So Cal. There are more options than you might think and each provide a unique perspective on the history and the incredible landscape that we...
by wbnl | Mar 1, 2016 | National Parks, Yosemite NPS
I’m sure it’s safe for me to say that it wasn’t Super Tuesday for most Yosemite fans. The trademark battle for the names of iconic Yosemite landmarks continues and as of March 1st, the Park’s new concessionaire, Aramark, took the reigns. Their...
by wbnl | Feb 16, 2016 | National Parks
President Obama added 3 new California National Monuments to the roster over Presidents Weekend which, all told, add 1.8 million acres of protected land to the system. The new Monuments; Mojave Trails National Monument, Sand to Snow National Monument, and Castle...
by wbnl | Feb 9, 2016 | Blabs, Glacier NPS, National Parks
A trip to Glacier National Park is an adventure that you will treasure the rest of your life. Located along the Canadian border in western Montana, Glacier NP was established in 1910 and became the 8th National Park. Given the nickname, Crown of the...
by wbnl | Jan 8, 2016 | National Parks, Sequoia NPS
Sequoia National Park was the second established, and the first to protect a living organism – the giant sequoia trees, which by the time of this protection in September of 1890, had already started to be ravaged by logging. Just one sequoia tree could produce...
