Our Journey to All US National Parks
Haleakala National Park is a crater with alien like landscape. The sunrise is mystical and simply beautiful, but the weather is unpredictable. With rain and fog on the way up, were we able to see the sun rise? Read on for more….
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This post first appeared on The Retirement Manifesto Retirement! What does that word mean to you? For us, it means freedom to do what we’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have the time. We were very fortunate to FIRE at age 53 with good health. My dad loved nature[…]
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Do you have a favorite list of national parks? Surely, yours would be different than mine, but is there a way to rank national parks objectively? Read on and find out.
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The unique and very recognizable formation that is known as the Badlands is the feature of Badlands National Park. The scenery is stunning and the park easy to visit with its Badlands Loop Road. There are good hiking trails that meander through the canyon and grasslands. Click below to read more about this wonderful park.
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Guide to National Parks Name Blog Site NPS Site Acadia National Park Link to Blog Link to NPS Arches National Park Link to Blog Link to NPS Badlands National Park Link to Blog Link to NPS Big Bend National Park Link to Blog Link to NPS Biscayne National Park Link[…]
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The next morning, we worried because as we left the hotel, it rained steadily. We decided to just go and see what happens, hoping the rain would let up. A very friendly volunteer ranger at the Prairie Creek Visitor Center encouraged us to go on a hike anyway, even in the light rain because it was even more magical with the rain. I wasn’t sure what she was talking about but because she was so enthusiastic, we listened to her. I bundled up by putting on my water resistant black Columbia jacket and the recently purchased water repellent hat. Loretta didn’t have a water repellent jacket but she took the umbrella and we set out on a three mile hike through Prarier Creek trail and the Foothills trail.
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We left the artsy town of Arcata on a cloudy morning and drove past forests, lagoons and beaches to arrive at Kuchel Visitor Center where we did our National Park business. The temperature was cool and visitors few at this visitor center by the sea. The ranger suggested many short and mid-distance hikes of different kinds which was more than we could do – a great sign. He also suggested many scenic spurs from the highway 101, the main thoroughfare through the park and several towns.
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Before our visit to Kings Canyon National Park, we didn’t know what to expect. What we found was a hidden gem that was very enjoyable to visit, with beautiful canyon scenery, and solitude.
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People come to Sequoia National Park to see giant trees, and they won’t be disappointed. But Sequoia National Park is much more than giant trees. The scenery of the Sierra-Nevada mountain range and the tranquility of walking under the canopy of the giants are extremely enjoyable.
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Joshua Tree National Park, as the name implies, has plenty of Joshua trees and interesting desert plants. The rock piles are unique and a lot of fun to climb. Joshua Tree National Park’s popularity is shooting through the roof, increasing by 30% in the last two years. This is straining its resources. The park is fun, approachable, and close to the Los Angeles metro area.
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