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Guide: Acadia National Park
Better known as Chocolate Falls, the muddy flows of Grand Falls is a sight to behold and taller than the mighty Niagara.
Maine's premier, coastal national park, explore tide pools, lighthouses, mountains, and forests in the famous Acadia.
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Utah's hidden gem: Mexican Hat
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Video Guide: Yosemite National Park
It's one of America's most spectacular national parks: from it's jaw-dropping valley, the sheer wall of El Capitan, it's giant sequoia trees, and massive waterfalls, there's a reason Yosemite ranks near the top. Then, there's it's most challenging hike: the summit of the famous Half Dome. Prepare yourself for Yosemite with this guide to some of it's top attractions, including how to make it to the top of Half Dome.
Video Guide: White Sands National Park
Endless dunes of white gypsum sand give this park it's namesake! You're free to explore them as you please, or grab a saucer sled and take a ride down them too. Be sure to stick around for sunset as well, for some of the most spectacular scenery you'll ever see!
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Guide: Yosemite National Park
Your jaw will drop the first time you lay eyes on Yosemite Valley, with it's sheer granite cliffs, massive waterfalls, meandering rivers and Sierra Nevad peaks, it's straight from a fairytale. Hike to the top of North America's tallest waterfall, gaze on El Capitan, venture into the high country, or explore the groves of giant sequoia trees... [Read more...]
Guide: Valley of the Gods, Utah
Seated at the base of Cedar Mesa's cliffs, Valley of the Gods could best be described as the younger, less-famous sibling of the nearby Monument Valley. Unlike Monument Valley though, this valley is completely free to explore and your leisure, and likely without the crowds of tourists. Combined with all of the other hidden gems... [Read more...]
Guide: Mexican Canyon Trestle
Take a break from the deserts of White Sands National Park, and head up into the nearby Sacramento Mountains to cool off. A network of trails through the Lincoln National Forest, and the small town of Cloudcroft awaits visitors, as does this famous 19th century wooden train bridge... [Read more...]
Guide: Little Hunters Beach, Acadia National Park
While Acadia National Park's Sand Beach is probably its most famous and frequented, just down the road, tucked into a cove you'll find the unique beauty that is Little Hunters Beach. A semi-secret, this beach isn't marked by road sign... [Read more...]
Guide: Dry Tortugas National Park
70 miles off the coast of Key West and only accessible by boat or seaplane, Dry Tortugas is one of the most unique parks you can visit. From historic Fort Jefferson, to spectacular coral reefs, tropical fish, and shipwrecks, the park has a lot to offer its visitors... [Read more...]
Blog: Hiking Half Dome
Half Dome looms over Yosemite, challenging hikers to reach it's summit. It's no easy feat though, and despite months of preparation, I wasn't sure I was up to the challenge. Half Dome is dangerous, there's no sugar-coating it, and what had really chilled us was a hiker death the week before we were supposed to... [Read more...]
Guide: Mexican Hat, Utah
San Juan County, especially near the Utah-Arizona border, just might be the best outdoor adventure land you've never heard of, and the tiny town of Mexican Hat, Utah is the perfect base to stage your desert hikes, stargazing, backpacking trips, white water rafting, canyoneering and even more from. I'm biased, of course, this is probably my favorite... [Read more...]
Guide: Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon is Sequoia National Park's less-loved twin: people usually pop into the Grant Grove section briefly, look at the sequoia trees, and then leave. Like any less-loved twin or sibling knows though, they’ve got a lot more to offer than most people realize, which is why I’m here to list those hidden qualities that mom and dad just couldn’t see for... [Read more...]