Death Valley National Park offers some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet and is a not-to-be-missed stop during any trip to California. But with the park’s footprint spanning 3,000 square miles, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to see and do in the park. So if you’re planning a visit to this underrated gem, here’s 11 incredible things to do in Death Valley.
If you’re looking for diverse scenery and amazing hiking, a road trip to the Utah National Parks may be the perfect vacation for you. Utah has five spectacular National Parks for you to explore (frequently called the Mighty 5) and this post covers everything you need to know about planning an epic Utah road trip, from where to start, when to go, and everything you need to see along the way.
If you only have one day in Canyonlands National Park, it can be challenging to know exactly how to spend it. If you’re trying to plan an awesome day in the park, but aren’t sure where to start, here’s everything you need to know, from the best hikes in Canyonlands National Park, where to stay in Moab, what to pack, and what to see.
With such a magnificent landscape, it can be a challenge to narrow down what to see if you’ve only got one day in Arches National Park. If you’re trying to plan the perfect day, keep on reading below for my tips on where to stay in Moab, what to pack, and of course, the very best hikes in Arches National Park.
Petrified Forest National Park is an absolute hidden gem, located along historic Route 66 in the desert of northeastern Arizona. While it may have less dramatic landscapes than its national park siblings like Zion or Grand Teton, the scenery here is absolutely stunning, with vibrant badlands and rolling hills. If you plan on making a pitstop at the Petrified Forest National Park, here’s everything you need to know about having an awesome day.
If you’ve only got a day to see this hidden gem, it can be challenging to figure out how to best make use of your time in the park, which is packed to the brim with vibrant arches, domes, and cliffs just waiting to be explored. Keep on reading for a complete guide on how to spend one day in Capitol Reef National Park, from where to stay to the very best hikes.
Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwest Utah, is home to some of the most interesting landscapes in the United States. The park is known for its unique hoodoos, these tall skinny shafts of pink and orange rock protruding from the desert floor, sometimes reaching the height of a ten-story building! With its towering hoodoos and cascading desert hills, visiting Bryce feels a bit like visiting a completely different planet…
Zion National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is the third most visited park in the beloved national park system and it’s easy to see why. Home to towering canyons, the turquoise water of the Virgin River snaking its way through the park, and a bevy of adorable big-horned sheep friends, Zion is the perfect place for outdoor adventure lovers and photographers…
Planning a trip to the gorgeous Glacier National Park? Then you’re surely planning to cruise along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, an iconic 50-mile path, which takes drivers up and through the Rockies, with absolutely spectacular views around every bend. This epic scenic drive is on the bucket list of pretty much every traveler at Glacier, so planning ahead will make your visit that much better. Here are some tips on how to have the best experience driving on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Yellowstone National Park is the epitome of the Western United States- sweeping mountain landscapes, fields of roaming bison, and epic adventure adventures. But with a footprint of almost 3,500 square miles, it can be challenging to know where to start- especially if you only have two days in the park. Here’s the ultimate Yellowstone 2 day itinerary to make the most of your time in the park.
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