The 19 ABSOLUTE Best Hikes in Denali National Park for 2024
Want to see more of Denali National Park than just a bus tour? Click HERE to find out about the best hikes in Denali National Park. We break down each Denali
Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits: What you need to know in 2022
Post Summary: Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits Arches National Park has a problem. This popular Utah National Park is often at visitor capacity from April 3 to October 3 and from mid-morning until early afternoon, finding parking in the park can be difficult. Between this and the backup at the entrance station, people attempting to visit Arches often have a less than stellar visit. To combat this, Arches is going to test a timed entry program in 2022 to space out visitors during the day and prevent visitors from arriving and discovering that the park is full. What are Arches National Park Timed Entry Permits? Arches National Park Timed…
National Parks in Oregon: Explore the 6 Oregon National Parks (2022 Update)
Post summary: National Parks in Oregon Located in the heart of the of the Pacific Northwest is a geographically diverse state. Oregon has it all – volcanoes, evergreen forests, high desert and shrubland. This mix creates some of the most interesting landscapes to explore. Despite the variation of landscape, Oregon only has 6 national park units. These units are an interesting mix of history and natural features. In this article, we will explore the 6 National Parks in Oregon. We will provide a brief overview of the park, things to do in the Oregon National Parks, and provide a map of the National Parks of Oregon. Map of National Parks…
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.
Zion National Park Swimming: Can You Swim in Zion National Park? (2024 Update)
Zion National Park is the crown jewel of Utah’s National Parks. This desert National Park is surprisingly lush with its main feature being the Virgin River and the canyon this river has carved. Two of the park’s bucket list hikes are known to be water hikes where one expects to spend the day hiking in water anywhere from ankle to chest-deep. With all this water, it is natural to wonder if there is anywhere to swim in Zion National Park. The answer is yes, you can swim in Zion National Park. In this article, we are going to share the best places for swimming in Zion as well as a…
11 Best Places to See Grizzly Bears in the USA
Post Summary: Best Places to See Grizzly Bears in the USA One of the most feared and impressive animals in North America is the grizzly bear. Once commonly found throughout the Western United States and Canada, these large omnivores were the apex predator in their range. Due to hunting in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the bears have been eliminated from much of their former range. This reduction of range makes viewing these majestic animals a little bit of a challenge at a time but it isn’t impossible. There are a couple of places where I can almost guarantee you will see a brown bear if you visit. In…
The Complete Guide to Visiting Denali National Park in 2024
Are you planning a trip to Denali National Park? Click here for the complete guide to visiting Denali National Park written by a National Park Expert.
35+ Extraordinary Denali Facts & Statistics
Post Summary: Denali Facts Standing proudly in interior Alaska, one mountain stands above the rest. To locals, the mountain has always been known by her Athabaskan name “Denali.” To those living outside of Alaska, the mountain used to be called Mount McKinley. Denali means “The High One” and she is certainly a high mountain and seeing the mountain is on many people’s Alaskan bucket list. If you are looking to learn more about Denali and Denali National Park, you are in the right spot. I have compiled some of my favorite Denali facts and statistics to help you prepare for your Denali trip. Denali Geography Facts There are some really…
Southwestern National Parks: The Definitive List for 2022
Looking to explore the National Parks in the Southwest? Click HERE to learn all about the Southwestern National Parks plus a range of other national park units.
5 Best National Parks to see California Condors plus tips for spotting California Condors
Post Summary: Where to See California Condors If you spend any time with me in the southwest or southern to mid-California, you might notice that I spend a lot of time watching the skies. I’m always on the lookout for one of my favorite birds. I’ll be the first to admit it’s an ugly bird but I can’t help but smile and be impressed every time I see a California Condor. This massive New World vulture and should be extinct. I shouldn’t be seeing California Condors in the wild and the birds were extinct in the wild 3 years before I was born. California Condors are an amazing story of…
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