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
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada’s oldest, largest and first state park. The “fire” is actually a mix of sandstone and limestone. Inside Valley of Fire State Park, visitors can camp between fiery rock formations and explore exciting short hiking trails. Must-see spots: Fire Canyon, White Domes, Rainbow Vista, and Read More
Have you heard about the amazing waterfalls in Croatia? If so, Plitvice Lakes National Park should be on your Croatian bucket list for sure! It’s Croatia’s best-known national park, listed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. The national park is renowned for the brilliantly colored cascading lakes featuring Read More
Arches National Park, the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Located just 5 miles (8 km) north of Moab. The park is a wonderland of red rocks and blue sky. The red rock landscape at Arches might feel timeless, dream-like, or even other-worldly. Tips: Arches National Park is normally Read More