A Guide to Camping in the Painted Desert of Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is one of the more unique national parks. The park is famed for its fossils. The desert landscape was once a vast forest. Over millions of years, that forest died out and the only remains of that forest are the fossilized wood left behind. In 2012, I was on a cross-country road trip from Tennessee to Colorado. I took a little detour to stop and visit Petrified Forest National Park. I was a college student on a budget and wanted to save as much money as possible. I wanted to camp in Petrified Forest but the park doesn’t have a campground. I discovered that if one…
National Parks of Florida
Florida is the land of the vacation. It is known for its beaches. Its theme parks. Its parties. But Florida is so much more than that. It is a state rich in history and nature. Floria is home Alaska is called the Last Frontier for a reason. It is a massive state with a diverse landscape that ranges from temperate ranges to the Arctic tundra. It has North America’s tallest mountain along with a whole host of mountain ranges. The National Parks of Alaska protects millions of acres of this remote landscape. There are currently 11 National Park Service Site in Florida and one associated site. Official National Parks of Florida…
Channel Islands Camping: Everything You Need to Know (2024 Update)
Post Summary: Channel Islands Camping They are often referred to as the “Galapagos of North America.” In a way the Channel Islands of California are. They are small islands off the coast where several unique species have developed. They range from the cute and curious Channel Island fox to the bright blue Island Scrub Jay. While most visitors to Channel Islands come for the day, one of the highlights of the park is to spend a few days camping on the islands. Camping in Channel Islands National Park gives one the chance to explore more of the park and experience the park after dark. Channel Island Camping Things to Know…
Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Review
Imagine walking out of your hotel room and having this panoramic view of mountains and sand dunes. There are a few places in the world were this is possible. One of those special places happens to be in Death Valley National Park. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village is a small hotel nestled between the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Cottonwood Mountains. This quaint historic hotel located in the heart of the valley is uniquely placed to showcase some of the best parts of Death Valley. The area offers scenic views and excellent hiking and showcases some of the best parts of Death Valley. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Death Valley…
Death Valley Jeep Rental – Farabee’s Jeep Review
Death Valley National Park is a land of wonder. It is a land of contradictions. It is a desert shaped by water. The park is a massive 6 million acres and is the largest national park in the United States outside of Alaska. There are about 300 miles of road in Death Valley. The roads range in condition and surface from the paved highway to unmaintained sand/gravel roads. There is plenty of the park to explore without having to drive your vehicle off the pavement. But, there are a few highlights where you might not want to take your standard rental car or personal vehicle. Farabee’s Jeep Rentals removes that…
Geologic Wonders of the National Parks
The National Parks of the United States protect some of the most unique geologic wonders in the world. Billion of years of weather, life and plate tectonics has shaped the United States into this unbelievable landscape we know today. While all of the lands are special some regions are just a little extra special. You do not have to be a geologist with an advanced degree to appreciate the geological forces that have created some of our most spectacular national parks. Here are a few of my favorite geologic wonders and a BRIEF intro into the geology that created them. Geologic Wonders of the National Parks Old Faithful Geyser Old…
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12 Epic Things to Do in the Presidio of San Francisco
This guide is to the Presidio National Park in San Francisco will help you spend a day there exploring its natural resources, history, and quirky spots. Check out all the amazing things to do in the Presidio. What is the Presidio of San Francisco (sometimes called San Francisco Presidio National Park)? The Presidio served as a military garrison for over 150 starting with the Spanish colonization in 1776. For the first 50 years, it was a forbidding, wind-swept outpost where soldiers huddled in huts “guarding” the harbor. As the Spanish colonization of California grew, so did the Presidio. Over time, the fort became a strategic asset, ultimately becoming America’s most important…
Ten National Parks Dedicated to Women
When you think of national parks, one can think of a range of places. If you are like me, the first ones to jump into mind are spectacular natural wonders. Yet about half of all National Park Service sites were created specifically to protect the human history of the United States. Almost every park examines its human history but not all were created to specifically protect its human history. When you look at the list of sites, a few things jump out. You will find sites dedicated to forts, military battles, and people. Women have a rich history in the United States. Their fingerprints can be found through history if…
Mesa Verde Camping: The Complete Guide to Camping at Mesa Verde National Park (2023 Update)
Post Summary: Mesa Verde Camping Imagine building your house on a top of a cliff? Now imagine building your house on a ledge on the side of that cliff? Seems crazy. The Ancestral Puebloans did just that. They built their home and villages on the sides of cliffs. For about 700 years, these men and women built a range of cliff dwellings, pithouses, pueblos, masonry towers, and farming structures before abandoning the region. Today, Mesa Verde National Park protects their archeological history. Over 4,700 sites have been discovered in the park. Mesa Verde National Park is a unique national park protecting both a gorgeous mesa and archeological record of the…
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