10 Best Places to See Black Bears in the USA
Want to see a black bear in the wild? Click HERE to learn about the best places to see black bears in the United States.
West Coast National Parks: The Definitive List for 2022
Looking to explore the National Parks in the West? Click HERE to learn all about the West Coast National Parks plus a range of other national park units.
National Parks in Washington: Explore the 14 Washington National Parks (2022 Update)
The national parks in Washington are mountain parks with a bit of history sprinkled in. Let's explore the 14 Washington National Parks.
Visiting Mount Rainier National Park: The Complete Guide in 2022
Planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park and need some help planning your trip? It isn’t uncommon for visitors to Mount Rainier National Park to wonder where Mount Rainier is. At times it feels like Mount Rainier spends more times hidden by clouds than being seen. When Mount Rainier makes an appearance it is an impressive sight. Standing at 14,411 feet tall, Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington. She looks like a peaceful snow-covered mountain, but she is actually a massive volcano. She is one of the most dangerous volcanos in the United States. While she is currently dormant, that could change. It is important to visit…
20 Best Day Hikes in the USA to Put on Your Bucket List
There is no shortage of hiking trails in the National Parks. There are more than 21,000 miles of hiking trail spread across 419 National Park Service Units. Some hikes are short boardwalks and others are long-distance hiking trails There is a park and trail for every hiking skill level. Not every hiker wants to head into the wilderness and spend the night. So I asked a few of my fellow travel bloggers and national park lovers to share their favorite National Park Day Hike to create a giant bucket list of days hikes for you to explore. Each of these hikes is between 5-18 miles long and takes between 3-12…
Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
Fall is a wonderful time to spend in the national parks. The weather is slowly changing from the heat of summer to the cool of winter. I always feel like the parks come back to life. The wildlife is more active with their last-minute winter preparations. This year’s babies are starting to find their place in the world and are a little more active and ready to explore their environment. Best of all, the colors start to change. Here are the 11 Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall. Best National Parks for Fall Best National Parks for a Fall Getaway Denali National Park and Preserve Best Time to…
11 Things NOT to Miss on Your First Visit to Mount Rainier National Park
Planning on heading out to visit the mountain? In the state of Washington, there are many mountains but only one “the mountain.” Her name is Mount Rainier and this 14,411-foot volcano is a predominant feature in much of Washington’s skyline. Mount Rainier is part of the Cascade Mountain Range. She is the highest mountain in the range. The mountain and the surrounding glaciers are protected by Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is a playground for men and women of all ages. Climbers come from around the world to attempt a summit while hikers come to hike to remote mountain valleys, and others come to walk among the wildflowers. Here…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Mount Rainier National Park
Camping in the woods on a mountain is a liberating experience. Mount Rainier National Park offers several front country campgrounds that are in the woods, by a river, and on a mountain. The campgrounds allow park visitors to just the park entrance line. It makes it easy to the trailheads and get that coveted parking space. Camping in Mount Rainier National Park is the best way to hang out in the park after dark. Mount Rainier Camping Things to Know about Mount Rainier Camping None of the campgrounds are open year around. Opening and Closing Dates can vary from year to year. These dates are weather dependent. Check the NPS…
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