Are you planning a road trip through the 5 stunning national parks of Utah? Known as the Mighty 5, these iconic National Parks are perfectly spaced for a road trip. This Utah National Parks Road Trip stops at all the iconic sites of these magnificent National Parks. This Utah Road Trip itinerary is perfectly designed …
The National Parks come in all shapes and sizes. The largest national park in the United States is the size of Maryland. While the smallest is 9 times smaller than Central Park in New York City, New York. It is truly astounding when one realizes that the national parks of the United States take up 52 million …
It is hard to name a national park that is more famous than Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park. The park is famed for its wildlife and its geothermal features. Plus it’s a giant volcano that if and when it erupts again, it will truly change human life as we know …
There are few images of the United States more iconic than Mount Rushmore. Carving the faces of four presidents into the side of a mountain was a brilliant marketing ploy for a state that didn’t appear to have much tourism appeal. Black Hills, South Dakota is a land of history and natural beauty. The Black …
Denali National Park and Preserve is located in the heart of the state of Alaska. This 6 million acre park protects a wide range of ecosystems. The park covers lowland deciduous taiga to tundra to the snowcapped peaks of the Alaska Mountain Range. This popular park is a featured stop on many an Alaskan adventure. A …
Road trips are a huge part of exploring the United States. I know I am a huge fan of them. I have planned and completed 8 cross-country national park road trips. Just to name a few, I have driven from Florida to Washington, Virginia to Alaska and Utah to Tennessee. Each road trip has involved visiting at …
The splendor of Yosemite inspired generations of naturalists, conservationists, artists, photographers, and the general public. From the naturalist John Muir to photographer Ansel Adams, the park is a iconic in the fight to protect wilderness around the world. Most visitors to Yosemite spend most of their time in the Yosemite Valley enjoying views of Half …
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a must stop on any I-94 road trip across the United States. I-94 runs thru a small section of the parks south unit. There is even a visitor center that duels as a rest stop! If you are short on time and only have one day in Theodore Roosevelt National …
