Best US National Park to Visit in 2019
Looking for 2021’s Best National Parks to Visit? 2019 is almost upon us. It is time to start thinking about your national park adventures for the next year. With 418 National Park Service units to choose from, there are a lot of options. They range from massive parks that are several million acres to small historical sites honoring important people and events in United States history. We have gone thru the complete list of national parks and picked a few of our favorites or are on our own visit wishlist. Our list of national parks you should visit included a range of parks across the United States and showcase the best…
2020’s Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Our national park system has 419 amazing national parks and other units. Thankfully only about a quarter of those parks require an entrance fee**. National Park entrance fees range widely from $5 per person to $35 for a car full of people. Each year, National Park Service does a five National Parks fee-free days. On these days, NPS offers free entrance to national parks to everyone who shows up. There at National Parks in all 50 states and many of the territories. These parks can range from small historical sites to the massive national parks. It doesn’t matter where in the United States you live, you are within a couple…
One Day at White Sands National Park
Who knew you could go play in the sand without getting wet? White Sands National Park makes it possible to play in the sand without getting wet. These massive white dunes are located in southern New Mexico. These dunes are unique because they are made of white gypsum sands. The dunes might look peaceful but they are active and full of life. About White Sands National Park Located in the northern Chihuahuan Desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, White Sands National Park is home to 275 square miles of white sand dunes. This natural wonder of the world is the largest gypsum dunefield on the planet and was designated as a…
Devils Tower Camping: How to Camp at Devils Tower National Monument in 2022
Post Summary: Devils Tower Camping Have you ever seen the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind? If you have, then you will recognize Devils Tower. While the film is fiction, camping at Devils Tower is one way to ensure that if the aliens visit, you have a front role seat. All alien jokes aside, Devils Tower is a special place. The Tower rises an impressive 867 ft above the surrounding landscape. It stands out against the rolling hills and nearby forests. Given its prominence, the Tower has attracted always humans. It is a sacred site to most of the nearby Native American tribes. They have their own names and…
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…
Hiking Chesler Park Loop Trail in Canyonlands National Park
One of the best trails in Canyonlands National Park is the Chesler Park Loop Trail. This stunning 11-mile long loop features, colorful spires, mushroom-like formations, caves, and boulders. The hike is one of a kind that will keep you mesmerized throughout the trail. Even though the trail is located in The Needles District, which isn’t as popular as the Island in the Sky District, it shouldn’t deter you from enjoying this hike. Not only is the trail captivating, the lack of visitors is the cherry on top. Keep on reading on for an in-depth guide to Chesler Park Loop Trail located in Canyonlands National Park. About Canyonlands National Park For…
National Park Obsession of the Week – Podcasts with Park Rangers
This week’s featured member of the National Park Obsessed community is Sarah and Lucas Villa-Kainec. Sarah and Lucus full-time RV’ers who are the voices behind Podcasts with Park Rangers. When they are not exploring parks or interviewing the park rangers, they are working in web and audio space. Lucas is a voiceover artist and Sarah develops websites. Their podcast drives them to see all of the parks and “supports” the obsession in a way. Sarah and Lucas Villa-Kainec – Podcasts with Park Rangers Where does your National Park Obsession come from? We went on a huge National Parks trip when we first started dating about 10 years ago. We cruised through Badlands…
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Are you dreaming of leaving life behind and taking a long-distance backpacking trip? Do you want to hike your way thru iconic National Parks and landscapes? Are you planning an Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Springer Moutain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. Long-distance backpacking trips often occupy the upper echelon of many a wanderer’s bucket list. The three most popular long trails in the U.S. are the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Appalachian Trail (AT). Completing all three is considered the Triple Crown of backpacking. Last year my wife and I completed the Appalachian Trail in our mid 40’s. We spent one day shy of six…
10 Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks
Labor Day in the southeast is a great time of the year. Summer is still in season and the weather is perfect for being outdoors. There is plenty of outdoor adventure to be had in the south. From relaxing by a river to canoeing in a swamp to climbing a mountain, the southeast has a range of weekend offerings. Here are 10 excellent southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways in the National Parks. Southeastern Labor Day Weekend Getaways Cape Hatteras National Seashore Cape Hatteras National Seashore is located on the Outerbanks of North Carolina. Their 70 miles of shoreline that stretches from Bodie Island to Ocracoke Island. Cape Hatteras offers miles of…
Hiking Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park
While the view from the rim of Bryce Amphitheater is spectacular. It is best to view the hoodoos from the canyon rim and then below the rim. The Peekaboo loop trail leads down below the canyon rim and into the world of hoodoos. The trail whines up and down and allows for close up views. The Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail provides some of the best views of the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park. Peek-A-Boo Loop Hike Details Distance 5.5-mile lollipop loop Elevation Gain 1,555 ft Difficulty Moderate, short, steep ascents, and descents Time to hike 3-4 hours (depending on the time of day) Exposure Full sun, little shade Pets Allowed No,…
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