Banff National Park is visited by millions of people a year who come to enjoy the picturesque landscape of the Canadian Rockies. The most popular way to visit Banff National Park is by driving, either on your own or through a secondary provider. Most attractions in Banff National Park are within a 2-hour drive or […]
Capitol Reef National Park draws over a million visitors a year and is Utah’s 4th most visited national park. It has an amazing variety of scenic drives, hikes, arches, petroglyphs, and the Historic Fruita District, established by Mormon settlers back in the 1800s. There is only 1 established campground (Fruita Campground) in Capitol Reef National […]
If you are visiting Banff National Park and love a good gondola ride, you are in the right place. Banff National Park has three gondolas within 40 minutes of the Banff townsite; the Banff Gondola, Sunshine Ski Resort gondola, and the Lake Louise Ski Resort gondola. So which one is the best? My favorite is […]
There are two entrances on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park and one on the west side where you can purchase your entry, get maps and the newsletter, and all are located near Rocky Mountain visitor centers. But, which one is the best? On the west side of the Continental Divide, the best […]
Banff and Lake Louise are the most popular places to visit in Banff National Park. These two beautiful mountain towns are only 40 minutes apart (about 57 km/35 mi), making it easy to visit both even on a weekend trip. Getting from Banff to Lake Louise is done via vehicle; either driving your own or […]
The Two Medicine Valley is a stunning and rugged area within Glacier National Park. The scenery is breathtaking, wildlife is abundant, and hiking trails offer endless opportunities. Two Medicine is one of the more primitive areas of Glacier National Park, making it a very special valley to visit. Two Medicine is located just a few […]
With Custer State Park being one of the largest state parks in our nation, it’s no surprise that the wildlife loop draws crowds upwards of 2 million people annually. So what can you expect to see? This 71,000-acre Park has diverse terrain, such as prairies, grasslands, mountains, granite cliffs, and over 12 species of animals […]
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the most popular attraction in Glacier National Park and for good reason. This awe-inspiring road cut into the side of the mountains carries you into forests, up through cliffs, past waterfalls, over a mountain pass on the Continental Divide, and down toward shimmering lakes and rivers with impressive scenery around every […]
For three incredible months, Rocky Mountain National Park visitors have a rare opportunity to drive on a dirt road that climbs from the Endovalley picnic area (elevation 8,638) up to the Alpine Visitor Center (elevation 11,796) in just eleven miles. Old Fall River Road opened in 1920 and Rocky Mountain’s staff have kept this road […]
If you are planning a trip to Banff National Park, you are in for a treat! Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest, most popular, and most breathtaking national park. There is a lot to see and do in Banff, so it can be overwhelming. Not to worry. I’ve been visiting Banff National Park for decades, […]
