Zion National Park Swimming: Can You Swim in Zion National Park? (2022 Update)
Post Summary: Zion National Park Swimming 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…
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…
National Parks in Montana: Explore the 8 Montana National Parks (2024 Update)
The national parks in Montana are some of the most impressive landscapes in North American. These 8 Montana Parks are well worth the visit.
National Parks in Missouri: Explore the 7 Missouri National Parks (2022 Update)
The national parks in Missouri are a little different than some of those in other states, but the 7 Missouri Parks are well worth the visit.
The 12 Most Dog Friendly National Parks for 2022
Post Summary: Dog Friendly National Parks Picture this, you’re driving across the country with nothing but open road ahead of you. Your favorite tunes are on, windows down, and your canine best friend is in the passenger seat with their head out and tongue lolling to the side. You both are ecstatic to be away from home on a grand adventure. Now you need to decide where you are headed. You can’t go on a road trip without seeing some of the United States’ beautiful National Parks. There are so many incredible places to visit but which are the most dog-friendly National Parks? After researching through all of the United…
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.