Devil’s Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch located in the Sedona area of the Coconino National Forest. This is a very popular hike that offers breathtaking views of Red Rock country. Devil’s Bridge Trail is a 6.8 kilometer heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sedona, Arizona that Read More
North Cascades National Park, large wilderness area in northwestern Washington, U.S. The park was established in 1968 to preserve majestic mountain scenery, snowfields, glaciers, alpine meadows, cascading waterfalls, and other unique natural features in the North Cascade Range. The region is frequently called the North American Alps. With over 684,000 Read More
Badlands National Park is the largest mixed-prairie grassland in the United States. It was named after its badland formations comprised of scrolling hills, canyons, buttes, fins, and pinnacles made of large deposits of sedimentary rock that have eroded over time. The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around Read More
No matter how many photos you’ve seen of the Grand Canyon, standing at the rim’s edge for the first time will take your breath away — especially if you’re there at sunset, as the fading light paints shades of rose, violet, and gold onto the ancient rocks. Stretching 277 miles Read More
Haleakala National Park Maui, a scenic national park known as the “house of the sun”. Sunrises and sunsets are only two of the many reasons to pay Haleakala National Park a visit on your trip to Maui. Spanning more than 30,000 acres of public land, the stunning landscapes range from Read More
Sure, you could always chase waterfalls, but how about chasing some volcanoes? Within Lassen Volcanic National Park, you’ll not only find one, but four different types of volcanoes: shield, plug dome, cinder cone and composite. This 106,000-acre park ranges in elevations from 5,300 feet to over 10,000 feet at the Read More
With more than 5,000 archaeological sites, Mesa Verde National Park is the largest archaeological preserve in the United States. Among the sites are some of the largest cliff dwellings in the world, as well as mesa-top pueblos, pit houses, and kivas (subterranean rooms used for meetings and religious ceremonies) — Read More
Zion National Park could be called a heaven on earth, a red-rock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. The park encompasses some 150,000 acres of wild canyon country east of St. George, Utah, including the narrow, multicolored Kolob Canyons to the north and many miles of largely impenetrable mountain Read More
Escape the noise of the city to pause for a moment. Take a deep breath of clear air and listen to the Shenandoah rushing by, the chickadees calling, and the rustle of the leaves. Immerse yourself in the Blue Ridge Mountains and be at peace. Lies astride a beautiful section Read More
Bryce Canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern Utah, a red-rock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. Among the nation’s most beloved (and photographed) parks, Bryce is a major draw for hiking, challenging rock climbing, and winter cross-country skiing trails. At here, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, Read More
Yosemite National Park is without question one of America’s most beautiful national parks. Along with Yellowstone and Grand Canyon, it is one of the three best-known parks in the national park system, and one of the most famous parks on earth. Most importantly, it’s the first national park in the Read More
There aren’t many places on Earth where you can see new land being born, but Hawaii is one of them! Born of fire. Born of the sea. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, shows the sheer power of volcanoes’ ability to shape and reshape our land. This park preserves Read More