Our Journey to All US National Parks
Play in the biggest sandbox in America surrounded by majestic 13,000 foot peaks – That is the scene for this unique geological wonder. Read about our experience at Great Sand Dunes National Park and some practical tips.
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I had wobbling knees and a sense of the vertigo as I stood on the edge of the south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The canyon is narrow and deep, taller than any building in the world. The views are fantastic…. Read on to find out more.
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Home to imposing red rock cliffs, Zion packs many activities and points of interest for people of all abilities. The scenery is stunning and the park is compact. Read on for more!
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Our Visit to Shenandoah National Park A Road In The Sky Should we go the efficient but oh so boooring route to Washington DC via I-95? Nah… Let’s go the “scenic route”, visit Shenandoah National Park, and drive the length of Skyline Drive, the main attraction of Shenandoah. Where[…]
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Volcano! The full power of nature is on display at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Get highlights of the park and some practical tips for your visit! Read on…..
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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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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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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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