by wbnl | Sep 20, 2015 | Glacier NPS, National Parks
The Great Northern Railway was developed, in part, to expose the ‘Eastern Folk ‘ to the Great American West and Glacier National Park was one of the highlights along the cross-country journey. It remains that today. Glacier Park Lodge was built by the railroad for...
by wbnl | Aug 31, 2015 | Oregon Caves NM
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is a quiet park located in Southwestern Oregon in the Siskiyou Mountains. If you are road tripping on Interstate 5 in that part of the state it’s worth a slight detour. Take exit 58, OR-99 through the quaint mountain town...
by wbnl | Aug 28, 2015 | Glacier NPS, National Parks
Hidden Lake, in Glacier National Park, is a beautiful alpine setting that will transport you to another world. The colors are magnificent, the air is clean and fresh, and the terrain is rugged yet peaceful. The trailhead for this short 1.5 mile hike (about 450 feet...
by wbnl | Aug 25, 2015 | National Parks
The National Park Service turns 99 today. Cheers to “America’s Best Idea”! An act signed by President Woodrow Wilson on August 25,1916 officially established the NPS. Prior to that the 35 Parks and Monuments that had been set aside to protect were...
by wbnl | Aug 23, 2015 | Mono Lake, National Parks, Outside the Park, State Parks
When traveling on US-395 through the Eastern Sierras in California make a stop at Mono Lake near the town of Lee Vining. Mono Lake covers about 65 square miles and was formed & isolated over one million years ago. Throughout the years the lake has become very...
by wbnl | Aug 22, 2015 | National Parks, Oklanhoma City NM
Located on a quiet 3.3 acre parcel in Oklahoma City is the memorial that captures the tragic events of April 19, 1995 at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. A visit to the memorial is truly impactful and it begins as you enter the grounds. On the eastern side you...
by wbnl | Aug 22, 2015 | National Parks, Things to Do and See, Yosemite NPS
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 only way to...
by wbnl | Aug 22, 2015 | National Parks, Saguaro NPS
Saguaro National Park is actually divided into two ‘Districts’ located on the East and West sides of Tucson, Arizona. They are home to the largest cacti in the nation and they are a feast for the eyes. The arid landscape, colorful rocks and soil, along...
