Zion National Park Camping Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Camping in Zion (2021 Update)
Are you headed to Zion to explore the wonders of the Virgin River, hike the Narrows, or enjoy the view at Angels Landing? Zion National Park has over 90 miles of hiking trails to explore. Camping in Zion National Park maximizes your time in the park. You can sleep under the stars and enjoy the high cliffs. Sleeping in a tent is a must to do experience Zion National Park. Zion Campgrounds at a Glance Amenities Key D – Dump Station F – Flush Toilets FP – Fire Pit G – Generator H – Full Hookups P – Pit Toliet PA – Accessible Pit Toliet L – Laundry S –…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is a hidden gem along the United States / Mexico border. This massive park is a diverse mix of desert, mountains, and rivers. It is a geological wonder that charts the movements of tectonic plates like no other national park. The park is home to the tail ends of both the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains and been further shaped by volcanos and rivers. The park is covered with the diverse plant life of the Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountain range, Rio Grande River valley. Get a jump on exploring the park by camping in Big Bend National Park. Here is everything you need to know…
Denali Road Lottery – Everything You Need to Know in 2022
Post Summary: Denali Road Lottery Denali National Park and Preserve is a special place. The park is 6 million acres yet only has 92 miles of road. The park is home moose, Dall sheep, caribou, grizzly bears, wolves and much more. The real highlight of the park is the mountain. Denali is both the name of the park and the name of the tallest mountain in North America. Every year, 600,000 people visit this park. Most will spend 8 hours or so on a bus trip through the park. In September, a special group of visitors are given the chance to drive the Denali Park Road in their own vehicle…
16 Things to Know Before Visiting Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is a hidden gem and sort of secret among the national park obsessed. Located in Lake Superior near the Canadian border, this national park is a hiker, boater, canoer, and kayaker’s dreamland. This dreamland has a few minor things that make planning a visit a challenge. Here are 16 things to know before visiting Isle Royale National Park. This post is sponsored by the Keweenaw Adventure Company. They offer a range of kayaking and mountain biking services on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Additionally, they offer Isle Royale guided kayaking trips and shuttles from Hancock Airport to Copper Harbor. Things to Know Before Visiting Isle Royale National Park…
All about Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is the most remote national park in the lower 48. This chain of islands sits about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. Its remote location makes it one of the least visited National Parks in the United States. Dry Tortugas National Park is made up of seven small islands and the surrounding reefs and oceans. The park has a rich history with Fort Jefferson and it’s ties to President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Today, visitors to Dry Tortugas National Park can explore the fort and enjoy some of the best coral reefs in the United States. Looking to join other national park lovers, trade advice, or…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park provides one of the most unique camping experiences in the entire National Park system. The park is about 70 miles west of Key West on a small group of seven islands called the Dry Tortugas. Camping in Dry Tortugas offered on Garden Key in the shadow of the 19th century Fort Jefferson and on a white sand beach with access to incredible snorkeling. During spring break one year, I took a trip on the Yankee Freedom III to spend 3 days camping on a deserted island in the Gulf of Mexico. The islands lack electricity, cell service, and any sort of hotel, but I have been…
Everything you need to know about Fossil Hunting in Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Did you ever dream of being a Paleontologist? I know I did. Even if someday my job would be replaced by technology that would bring the dinos back to life, then the dinos eat all the humans. No biggie. Dreams die a painful death when you realize most Paleontologists work at a university and might get to dig a couple of months a year (if they are lucky). Over the years, the United States has been home to thousands of fossil dig sites. I picked one of the best fossil formations to try my luck at being a paleontologist. I went fossil hunting in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Getting…
11 Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve
Post Summary: Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park Denali National Park and Preserve is located in the heart of the state of Alaska. This 6 million-acre park protects a wide range of ecosystems. The park covers lowland deciduous taiga to tundra to the snowcapped peaks of the Alaska Mountain Range. This popular park is a featured stop on many an Alaskan adventure. A visit to Denali is a unique experience. Here are 11 things to know before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve Denali National Park is open year-round It might not seem like it but Denali National and…
Denali National Park Camping: The Definitive Guide to Camping in Denali National Park
Post Summary: Camping in Denali National Park Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the United States’ largest national parks. The park spans across river valleys, aspen forests, tundra, and the Alaskan mountain range. The park is a wild and untamed place. This untamed nature can make Denali National Park a foreboding place. She is a massive 6 million acre park with only 92 miles of road where only 15 miles of road is open to the public. This can make access and camping in Denali National Park and Preserve a challenge. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali Campgrounds at…
One Day in Petrified Forest Itinerary: Make the Most of Your Day
Post Summary: One Day in Petrified Forest National Park Standing before this sprawling desert, imagine a vast forest. Millions of years ago, this desert was inhabited by a vast Late Triassic forest. Today, all that remains is fossilized remains of the trees. Today these fossils are protected by Petrified Forest National Park. Petrified Forest National Park reminds us of how the world has changed over millions of years. Here is the best way to spend one day in Petrified Forest National Park. Getting to Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest National Park has 2 park entrances. The park’s north entrance is located at Exit 311 I-40. The park’s south entrance is located…
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