5 Tips to Enhance Your Visit to Redwood National & State Parks
Redwood National & State Parks are located along the Pacific Coast in Northern California. Instead of one large Park, you’ll find a series of Parks that make up the larger Redwood National and State Parks. These include; Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del...
Yosemite – 5 Tips to Enhance Your Experience
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 as the Nation's second recognized Park, although protection began as early as 1864 while Abraham Lincoln was in office. There are over 750,000 acres protected yet when most think of Yosemite they are typically referring...
5 Tips to Enhance Your Crater Lake Visit
Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902 as America's fifth National Park. The Park sits in the Oregon Cascades about 110 miles from the California border and 100 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. The Park is open all year but the annual snowfall is over 44...
5 Things That Will Enhance Your Zion National Park Experience
Established in 1919, Zion National Park was Utah’s first. Located in the southwestern part of the state near the city of St George, Zion is easily accessible from Interstate-15 from both Las Vegas to the south and Salt Lake City to the north.
The Elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley
The elusive Ribbon Fall in Yosemite Valley is North America's longest single drop waterfall at over 1,610 feet. It is supplied completely by snow melt so it typically makes a short yearly appearance. If we are lucky to have the El Nino year that many are forecasting,...
At the Warren Tavern You Can Sip Your Grog in the Footsteps of our Forefathers!
The Bunker Hill Memorial stands tall over the hamlet of Charlestown, Massachusetts. The town has a number a great places to eat and drink. The Warren Tavern is our favorite and is one of the oldest pubs in New England. Back in the day you could share a grog...
Faneuil Hall – The Home of Free Speech
Faneuil Hall was built in 1742 at the site of the old town dock. Samuel Adams was often heard voicing his opinion against the imposition of taxes on the colonies encouraging the Colonist to rise up against the British. The Hall has an impressive collection of art...
Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge – Come on You Know What Bridge This Is!
At the northern end of the Big Dig project in Boston stands the impressive Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge. It's a contemporary landmark in a city that is steeped with history. Zakim was a civil rights leader who worked, among other things, as the New England...
Glacier National Park and The Great Northern Railway
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...
Oregon Caves National Monument – More than Meets the Eye
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...
Glacier National Park Transports You to Another Place!
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...
Happy 99th Anniversary to Our National Park Service
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 not under the...
The Mysterious Mono Lake
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 Oklahoma National Memorial stands as a reminder that our Nation’s history is filled with a wide variety of stories
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...
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park is One of the Largest Granite Monoliths in the World
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...
Saguaro National Park is a Feast for the Eyes
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...
The Spectacular Kings Canyon National Park
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,...
The Freedom Trail in the Boston National Historic Park is a 2.5 mile trek through history
The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile trek through history that you do not want to miss. In fact, there are 16 sites of historical interest
Wind Your Way to the Top of Yosemite Falls
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...
Don’t Miss the Wonders on the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park
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...