The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a year-round destination that attracts visitors across North America and beyond. It’s a National Park standout year-round from warm summer days to the blazing fall color to a snow-kissed desert landscape. With…
If your kids want to go camping, then you need this list. After camping with kids for over 15 years, I’m here to say, make it easy for Mom. When planning your camping trip, keep it within your comfort level.…
The California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. They can be found in several parks across the state, howeve to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit the Redwood National and State…
Back in the 1970s, this area was a recreational playground, similar to Mt Rainier, until one quiet Sunday morning, everything changed. In 1980, this quiet mountain getaway lost its top and made news worldwide. If your travels have you…
This gem in Northern California boasts fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California. Like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens. Lassen Park is actually…
This summer, head to Western Wyoming for a trip to remember. Along the eastern entrances of Yellowstone National Park, Cody offers a top destination for travelers headed into or out of the Park. With museums, trail rides, a ghost town…
The Black Hills of South Dakota packs in the family fun with family-sized adventure with national parks, premier wildlife viewing and Western history. With five National Park sites all about an hour from each other, each is a top destination…
Protected since 1912, Custer State Park is known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing. Nestled between the National Park sites of South Dakota, it is in the middle of the Black Hills. From hiking to boating to rock…
About 110 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota, Wyoming’s Devils Tower is a convenient road trip stop. With hiking and picnicking, visitors can see this iconic site in a few hours. It has been featured in movies, like Close…
Straddling the border with Canada, Glacier National Park protects one million acres in Northwestern Montana. Covered in snow for a chunk of the year, it is known as the Crown of the Continent and best explored in July and August.…
Located in Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park attracts visitors from around the world since it is one of the top national parks in the U.S. And good reason: it’s a world-class outdoors destination with amazing scenery, top wildlife viewing, and lots…
Washington offers the most dramatic scenery in the Pacific Northwest, and the best place to enjoy the outdoors is in a national park. Most of the top national parks in Washington State are a few hours from the Seattle area.…