As the largest cliff dwelling in North America, the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park is truly a sight to behold. It's impressive whether you're viewing it from afar, across the valley on the viewing platforms, or up close and personal during the Cliff Palace tour. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing both perspectives. …
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The Lady Bird Johnson Grove, named after a notable former First Lady of the United States, ranks among my top hiking experiences at Redwood National Park. Nestled within a magical grove of old-growth redwood forest, it offers a beautiful hike ideal for families and a highlight of any itinerary in Redwood National Park. About 3 …
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Exceptionally beautiful, the hike to Trillium Falls via the Trillium Falls Trail should top any list for Redwood National Park. Hands down, this was my favorite hike from our entire Redwoods trip and one of the few hikes I'd be happy to do again. Highly recommended on countless blogs and even the official NPS website, …
Arguably one of the most famous points at the Grand Canyon, hiking down to Ooh Aah Point should be a box ready to be checked on any hiker's checklist. Gaining its name from the obvious “Ooh, aah" sound you make upon reaching it, the point has been made uber-trendy by Instagram and TikTok “influencers”, and …
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 …