A vacuum of vast desert sprinkled with unique geological features and formations, the appropriately named Death Valley National Park is both enormous and ✨somewhat✨ interesting. While not the most eye-catching or “oohhh, ahhh” inducing National Park, it’s still worth a visit. Not only is Death Valley NP the hottest place ever recorded on Earth, it’s …
In Gatlinburg, at the bar area of SkyLift Park. Nestled deep within the Smokey Mountains of southern Tennessee, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are loads of fun, with plenty to do for both adults and children. 100% resort towns, both are comprised of essentially only three things: food, attractions, and lodging choices. There's only one main …
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Hands down my favorite part of Death Valley National Park, the Badwater Basin Salt Flat is a must-see for anyone visiting the park. Officially the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, it was once considered to be the lowest elevation in the entire Western Hemisphere. It is now …
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"Whales Mouth". Truthfully, Carlsbad Caverns National Park should be on any good traveler’s or road tripper’s “must see” list. A massive and epic dark hole in the ground, it’s ranked as the 15th-largest cave system within the United States, and is home to the largest chamber in North America, known as the Big Room. An …
✨Tip - to better understand and appreciate the blinding whiteness of the sand, turn the brightness up on your device, especially when watching the videos!✨ One of my favorite National Parks so far, White Sands National Park is unlike anywhere I’ve been. Simple but majestic, the sand is as white as snow and practically blinding, …
Rainbow Falls Trail. As far as hikes go, hiking within the Great Smokey Mountain National Park was a wonderful and beautiful experience. I didn’t get to hike inside this famous National Park with the famous hazy mountains either time I previously visited, and I certainly wasn’t passing up the opportunity a third time! While staying …
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The Narrows. Lovers of Zion National Park know the name well. If you’ve heard of this majestic park, you’ve likely heard of The Narrows. It’s one of the park’s most well-known hikes, alongside Angels Landing and Temple of Sinawava, which, unfortunately, also makes it one of the most popular. The first time we visited Zion …
The “green table” for which Mesa Verde National Park is named after. Translated from Spanish as “green table”, Mesa Verde National Park is very appropriately named. The “green table” for which it’s named is prominent from the start, appearing very shortly once you pass the entrance. One of the first things I remarked upon on …
Unquestionably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, visiting Zion National Park was one of the best experiences of my life. I’ve wanted to visit for quite a few years and it did not disappoint. Zion rivaled my all-time two favorite places – Montana: The Most Beautiful State in America. and Norway – …
While there are many things to do in STL, the main attraction is, of course, the Saint Louis Arch. I've gone up the Arch twice, with both experiences being pretty much the same, other than being 8-months pregnant the second time. Located at 11 North 4th Street St. Louis, MO, it's right across the Mississippi …