Nestled in the northern foothills of the majestic Olympic Mountains in northwest Washington State lies the beautiful Lake Crescent. Part of the expansive Olympic National Park, this large lake reaches a maximum depth of 624 feet (190 m), ranking it as the second-deepest lake in Washington, surpassed only by Lake Chelan. Stretching 12 miles in …
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Located alongside the 73 miles of Washington State’s coastline are grand and unique rock formations known as Sea Stacks. The Sea Stacks were formed over millions of years by powerful ocean water crashing against the cliffs, eroding the rock. First caves were formed, then arches once the cave broke from the other side, and eventually, …
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Well worth the trek and visit, Marymere Falls was by far one of the best hikes we took during our Washington state extravaganza. Located within the vast Olympic National Park, next to beautiful Lake Crescent, it’s an easy, approximately 1-mile out and back trail. Marymere Falls is considered to be the most popular hikes at …
One of the most magical and majestic places on earth, and certainly within the United States, the Hoh Rainforest is a true sight to behold. Located within the equally magical and majestic Olympic National Park in northwestern Washington state, it should be a priority to visit at least once in your lifetime. One of the …
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One of the more unique National Parks due to being separated into four distinct “districts” separated by rivers, Canyonlands National Park - Needles District is the most southern of the four. The other three districts are Island in the Sky, The Maze, and the rivers themselves. Per the National Park website, “These areas share a …
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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, …