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 open […]
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, […]
Rocky Mountain National Park is 415 square miles of mountains, rivers, alpine lakes, and wildlife. It’s a wonderful place to visit, year-round, but there are times when the experience can be less than rewarding. Early fall and the height of summer are the very best times to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. All the park […]
We drove the Icefields Parkway from Banff National Park to Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada! Join us for an adventure to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world! Resources
Jasper National Park has so many great things to see and do, from Maligne Lake & Maligne Canyon to scenic boat cruises & scenic drives! Resources
Some places are great to visit in summer AND winter! In this video, we’ll cover 9 places you should consider visiting – in ANY season! Resources
Join us for 4 incredible days in Yellowstone in the Winter. It’s a totally different experience – a true Winter Wonderland with wildlife and fun activities! Resources
Only a fraction of Yellowstone’s 4 million visitors choose to explore the park in the winter. Although much of the park is shut down with subzero temperatures, many believe it is still worth visiting. Yellowstone’s official winter season usually goes from mid-December through mid-March, depending on the snowpack. Guests can snowmobile, snowshoe, cross-country ski, ice […]
The Iceberg Lake Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, and for good reason! This 10-mile round-trip hike traverses through old-growth forests and wildflower meadows, past waterfalls and wildlife, and delivers you to a stunning turquoise lake full of icebergs and surrounded by towering cliffs. I have lived in Glacier […]
Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is a 71,000-acre wildlife preserve. This state park not only houses thousands of wildlife with over 12 different species, but it also offers endless activities filled with outdoor experiences year-round. Whether you spend a day or a week, you will never run out of […]
