All about Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs National Park is one of the oldest pieces of protected public land in the United States. Hot Springs was first protected in 1832. The city of Hot Spring expanded around the naturally occurring hot water springs in the area. For over 8,000 years, people have been visiting these springs. Since the 1800s, the water has been used for therapeutic baths and the area was known as “The American Spa.” Hot Springs National Park Profile Region Midwest Region Park Size 5,550 acres (8.67 sq miles) (22.5 sq km) About the size Tuvalu Elevation Highest point: 1,405 feet (428 m) at the summit of Music Mountain Lowest point: 415 feet…
National Parks of Illinois
There is currently two National Park Service Site in Illinois and 3 associated sites. Official National Parks of Illinois Lincoln Home National Historic Site Pullman National Monument Associated sites of Illinois Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail Trail of Tears National Historic Trail [show-map id=”30″] Illinois National Parks Lincoln Home National Historic Site The Lincoln Home National Historic Site preserves the Springfield, Illinois home and the surrounding area where Abraham Lincoln lived before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln purchased this home in 1844 and is the only house he ever owned. He lived here with his wife Mary Todd. All four of…
One Day in Joshua Tree National Park
A drive from one end of Joshua Tree National Park to the other you will take your breath away. Not only will you see the changing landscape, but you will also experience two desert ecosystems. Along this one day trip, you can stop and check out giant rounded boulders, the famed Joshua Trees and if you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of a bighorn sheep or other desert wildlife. Here is the best way to spend one day in Joshua Tree National Park About Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is the meeting place of two deserts, the Mojave and Colorado. Together they total some 1,235 square…
Hot Springs The Waters Hotel Review
Soaking in the baths of Hot Springs, Arkansas is almost a right of passage for every American. The city is steeped in history from the bathhouses to gangsters to drive-thrus. Surrounded by all this history is a former medical building that is now a classically modern hotel. The Waters Hotel is a sparkling addition to Bathhouse Row. The Waters Hotel The Waters Hotel is located on Central Avenue across from the Hale Bathhouse. The hotel isn’t technically in Hot Springs National Park since it is on the opposite side of the street from the national park. The commute to the park consists of crossing the street. The Waters Hotel was…
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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