The Ultimate Utah National Parks Road Trip: 7 Day Itinerary for the Mighty Five
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 for those who have one week of vacation and wish to explore these five national parks. There is time to take in the dramatic landscapes of Canyonlands and Capitol Reef, enjoy some of these park’s iconic hikes of Zion and monumental rock formations of Arches and Bryce Canyon. Here is our guide for a Utah…
A complete break down of the US National Parks by Size
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 acres of the land area. That is about 2% of the land area of the United States. Here is a break down of the US National Parks by Size: The article was published in December 2018. It was updated in July 2018, November 2019 and August 2020. List of the Largest National Parks US National Parks…
How to Make the Most of One Day in Yellowstone National Park – Yellowstone’s Grand Loop Highlights Driving Tour
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 it. Now here is the best way to spend one day in Yellowstone National Park and see just the highlights. This post was originally published on 19 June 2018. It was updated on 06 February 2020 to account for recent changes. About Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park is a massive 2.2 million acres. This…
The Ultimate South Dakota Road Trip – Itinerary through the National Parks
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 Hills feature many of South Dakota’s points of interest. One of the best ways to explore the Black Hills is to take a South Dakota road trip. This post was originally published on 08 June 2019. It was updated on 02 February 2020 to account for recent changes. When is the best time to visit…
11 Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve
Post Summary: Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park 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 visit to Denali is a unique experience. Here are 11 things to know before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve Denali National Park is open year-round It might not seem like it but Denali National and…
Planning a National Park Road Trip
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 least two national parks. Each road trip has been a great adventure and I love getting to see the country by driving across it. Here is my guide to planning a national park road trip. Get your FREE national park road trip planner! Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get access to all our…
Best Yosemite Books: 25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yosemite National Park
A visit to Yosemite is more than a visit to nature. Enhance your visit by doing some reaching before you go. Here are the BEST Yosemite Books.
One Day In Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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 Park, here is the guide for you. About Theodore Roosevelt National Park Theodore Roosevelt National Park is made up of three sections. The north unit, south unit and Elkhorn Ranch. It is about an hour and 15-minute drive from the north unit to the south unit. It is about an hour and 15-minute drive from…
