Glacier National Park is a hiker’s paradise, with 734 miles of trail that carry you through lush valleys, into alpine wildflower meadows, and past sparkling rivers and turquoise lakes. Glacier truly has something for everyone when it comes to hiking options. If you are physically able, I highly recommend taking an all-day hike, as it […]
While planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park, you may realize that the Paradise Corridor is known as the park’s showstopper. Even with the crowds, every hike, lake, and sunset makes it a truly unique place to visit, with access to rich mountaineering and an incredible variety and abundance of wildflowers. My name is […]
Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula with Highway 101 encompassing the park, equalling over 300 miles if you drive it in a loop. There are five main entrances to the park and a few beach accesses as well. So you may be wondering, which entrance should I use? The most popular entrances […]
If you’re planning a trip to Mount Rainier, you should put aside at least one, maybe two days to explore the Sunrise Corridor. The Sunrise Corridor may be less famous than the Paradise Corridor, but it features some of the best hikes, views, and wildflower valleys in Mount Rainier National Park without nearly as much […]
When visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the first choices you make is where to stay. Normally, this is a straightforward decision, but when there are two beautiful mountain towns, Estes Park and Grand Lake, on two different sides of Rocky Mountain National Park, it can require extra consideration. Estes Park is the most […]
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park is a huge process, and one important step is deciding which side of the park you’d like to spend your time in. Of course, you are not bound to one side and it would be ideal to visit both the west side and the east side, but sometimes […]
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are two of the most beautiful red rock desert parks in the world. The towering walls of Zion and the unique hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are something everyone should see in their lifetime. But how do you see both of these parks in one trip, and how many days […]
Southwest Desert landscapes don’t get any better: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks make for one epic road trip! Most people know they want to visit these parks but aren’t sure how many days to plan for their trip, how many days to spend in each park, where to stay, and […]
Driving through the outstanding buttes, mittens, and other red rock desert features of Monument Valley is a bucket list destination for many travelers. It’s worth the effort to get to this remote area of the southwest, but there are a few things you need to know. The Monument Valley 17-mile Loop Road through Monument Valley […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks-what a combo! Geysers, canyons, waterfalls, wildlife, towering mountains, fun western towns, and awesome outdoor recreation that visitors can enjoy when they visit these two parks in one magnificent trip! Five to six days is the ideal amount of time needed to see Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks properly. […]
