by wbnl | Aug 18, 2015 | Kings Canyon NPS, National Parks
Kings Canyon National Park, located on CA SR-180 is a truly spectacular Park. The dramatic u-shaped canyon was glacially formed and today, with the help of the powerful Kings River, is one of the nation’s deepest, and most beautiful, canyons. Make a stop at the...
by wbnl | Aug 16, 2015 | Boston NHP, National Parks
The Freedom Trail in the Boston National Historic Park is a 2.5 mile trek through history that you do not want to miss. In fact, there are 16 sites of historical interest and hundreds of other sites that will definitely pique your interest along the way. It’s a...
by wbnl | Aug 15, 2015 | Feature 3, National Parks, Yosemite NPS
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...
by wbnl | Aug 14, 2015 | National Parks, Yosemite NPS
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 enhance your...
by wbnl | Aug 13, 2015 | National Parks, Sequoia NPS
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, the hike can...
by wbnl | Aug 12, 2015 | National Parks, Sequoia NPS
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...
by wbnl | Aug 11, 2015 | Feature 1, National Parks, Sequoia NPS
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 showcasing the beauty....
by wbnl | Aug 10, 2015 | National Parks, Wateron NP
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 and a rousing game...
