Yellowstone National Park offers unique geothermal features, free-roaming wildlife and stunning scenery. One of the most picturesque places in the park is Yellowstone Lake. In between the South and East Entrance, Yellowstone Lake is located in the southeastern corner of…
After seeing all 50 states and staying in countless hotel rooms, it’s one of my favorite places to stay in my favorite park in the world. Old Faithful Inn seems like a nearly indestructible log building that survived the historic…
As the first national park in the world, Yellowstone is a top U.S. destination with travelers from across the world. Visitors flock to the park for its geothermal features, historic lodges and wildlife viewing. Located in the western corner of…
Oregon beckons travelers to meander between its mountain tops, coastline and majestic forests. In the Cascade Mountains and its volcanic past, visitors can see snow-covered mountaintops and then go underground to explore caves. The Columbia River carves a northern border…
Olympic National Park features several different ecosystems to explore on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, close to Seattle. From the mountains to the rainforests to the beaches, visitors can explore the outdoors for a few days. During your getaway, you can head…
Located on a peninsula in Washington, Olympic National Park features over 1,440 square miles of wilderness. Within two hours of Seattle, this park is a year-round destination and centered around the Olympic Mountains. Visitors will find several ecosystems, like mountaintop…
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect some of the largest trees in the world. The epic Sequoia trees are located in both parks, and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities, like hiking, camping and…
Parts of Colorado feel like it is touching the clouds. With over 70 mountain tops over 12,000 feet, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado can touch the clouds too. Along with rugged mountain scenery, the wildlife in the…
A Northern Arizona road trip is one of the best ways to see top destinations like the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest National Park. Just a few hours east of Grand Canyon National Park off Interstate 40, it is an…
Located in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, Mammoth Hot Springs is one of the more popular gateways into the park. Due to its lower elevation, this area is open year-round, and it is close to Bozeman, Montana. For…
Southern Utah’s Zion National Park attracts millions of visitors a year, and it is considered a top 10 National Park. Visitors will see spectacular sandstone mountain scenery in rich shades of red and gray. Zion also offers hiking, scenic drives…
Utah features five stunning names parks, called Utah’s Mighty Five. Part of the Grand Staircase, Bryce Canyon National Park is a must when road-tripping. A quick drive from its neighbor, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon’s rocks are painted pink and…