Midway Car Rental Review
Picking a rental car company can be a confusing process. Who has the best price? Who has the best service? Who maintains their cars the best? All these questions go thru my mind every time I rent a car. At some airports, the rental options seem endless. Los Angeles International Airport is no exception. You have all the major car rental companies plus a handful of local brands. One of those local brands is Midway Car Rental. I had the pleasure of working with Midway Car Rental for my recent Southern California Road Trip to see the superbloom and visit Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Midway…
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National Parks of Ireland
There are currently six National Parks in Ireland. Official National Parks of the Republic of Ireland Ballycroy National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Bhaile Chruaich) Burren National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Boireann) Connemara National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Conamara) Glenveagh National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Gleann Bheatha) Killarney National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Cill Airne) Wicklow Mountains National Park (Páirc Náisiúnta Sléibhte Chill Mhantáin) [show-map id=”80″] Ireland National Parks Ballycroy National Park Ballycroy National Park is located in the County Mayo in western Ireland. The park’s main features are its large expanse of peatland and the Owenduff / Nephin Mountains. This peatland is one of the largest in Europe and is made up of 45.5 square…
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…
National Parks of Iceland
There are currently three national parks in Iceland and two former National Parks. Official National Parks of Iceland Þingvellir National Park Snæfellsjökull National Park Vatnajökull National Park Former National Parks of Iceland Jökulsárgljúfur National Park (combined with Vatnajökull National Park in 2008) Skaftafell National Park (combined with Vatnajökull National Park in 2008) [show-map id=”77″] Iceland National Parks Þingvellir National Park (Anglicised as Thingvellir National Park) Þingvellir National Park is one of the most popular spots for visitors in Iceland. Located less than an hour from Reykjavik, it is one of the stops on the famous Golden Circle route. Þingvellir combines both historic and geologic significance and is a must-visit location on any Iceland vacation…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Bryce Canyon National Park
Are you planning to see the incredible hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park? Are you ready to see incredible rocks during the day and epic skies during the night? Bryce Canyon offers spectacularly dark skies with amazing views of the stars. Camping overnight in Bryce is a special experience and gives you a jump on viewing the sunrises and sunsets of the park. Sleeping in a tent is a must to try experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Related – Might 5 Utah National Parl Road Trips Bryce Canyon Camping Things to Know about Bryce Canyon Camping There is a 14-day camping limit during from May to October. This limit is…
One Day in Muir Woods National Monument
In small pockets in northern California are the coastal redwoods. In this unique ecosystem, you can walk among giants. Literally, as the redwoods are the tallest trees in the world. One of the easiest places to take in the wonder of the tall forest canopy is Muir Woods National Monument. An easy day out from San Francisco here’s all you need to know to make the most of your day visit to the woods. About Muir Woods National Monument The reason to go to Muir Woods National Monument is to stand under the canopy of the marvelous redwood trees. These coastal redwoods are found in a small section of northern…
National Parks of Texas
Texas is a state at the cross-roads between the south and the southwestern United States. In terms of it’s national parks it is part of the Intermountain Region. Texas second largest state in land area and is know as the “Lone Star State.” This nickname dates commemorates Texas’s struggle for Independence from Mexico as well as its history as an independent nation. The state’s national park protects its vast history and unique natural features. There is currently six National Park Service Site in Texas and 3 associated sites. Official National Parks of Texas Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument Amistad National Recreation Area Big Bend National Park Big Thicket National Preserve Chamizal National Memorial…
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