Yosemite National Park has so much to offer tourists from epic views to long and exciting hiking trails. You could spend weeks here and never run out of things to do. However, this guide assumes that you only have two days at Yosemite National Park. You’ll be able to see the highlights and venture a …
Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are adjacent to each other and also managed together. When travelers visit, they’ll likely visit areas in both parks, whether they intend to or not, since it can be difficult to always know which park you are in. While I personally believe each park is worth one …
If you only have one day in Yosemite National Park, you’ll need to do some planning in advance. The top sights are spread out and so to manage your time efficiently, you’ll want to look ahead. Of course, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day at Yosemite, but I understand that not everyone …
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are managed together, so it’s easy to think that the two parks would be similar. Yes, you’ll find giant sequoia trees at both parks, but at Kings Canyon National Park, you’ll also find the deepest canyon in the United States. Kings Canyon plunges 8,200 feet from its top height …
Sequoia National Park is one of nine national parks in California and it’s home to towering sequoia trees. While you’ll find some of the largest trees in the world, there’s more to do at this park than just stare at trees. Get out and hike. Drive a very windy, but scenic mountain road. Climb a …
Yosemite National Park has so many unique and interesting hiking trails, but not everyone wants to get out and hike on their vacation. Plus, some people just aren’t able to tackle some of these big trails. Ever since I injured myself at Sky Pond at Rocky Mountain National Park, I’ve looked for non-hiking options when …
When the Covid pandemic hit, many travelers were limited to their home countries and for the United States, that meant that National Park visitation numbers skyrocketed to unsustainable levels. Although, it should be clear that visitor numbers were rising even before Covid hit. As a response to this increase in visitors, several parks introduced a …
As I planned my road trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, I realized that I had half day in my itinerary unaccounted for. So, I started researching, trying to find something in the area that sounded interesting. I was close to Cleveland which has a lot of museums and things to do, but Cleveland was …
Located in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park feels different. Typically when you think of a national park, you think of the mountains and ruggedness that’s found out west in places like Glacier or Yosemite. Cuyahoga Valley doesn’t have that same dramatic scenery and it’s significantly less remote—it’s only a half hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio, …
The way I see it, there’s three reasons to why you might choose to visit Indiana Dunes. The first is because you’re trying to complete a goal of visiting every national park in the United States and Indiana Dunes National Park is the next park on your list. The second is because you’re looking to …
