Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
This week lets explore a beautiful and deep blue lake, that is also the 5th oldest US National Park, that of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. Places that came into being or ceased to exist because of...
View ArticlePictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
The colorful sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the places I have driven close to but never had a chance to stop at and spend a while, but it is on my bucket list. Pictured...
View ArticleGrand Canyon National Park, Arizona
I’ve often heard people wonder why they should want to go to the Grand Canyon, “It’s just a crack in the earth right? Cool.” The funny thing is though, you’ll never hear that from someone who’s...
View ArticleMesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park is a one-of-a kind park for many reasons, from its location to its history, this park is a must see to understand and appreciate early life in North America. —- About The Park...
View ArticleApostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI
One day I hope to actually visit the Great Lakes in person. Do you have any favorite spots or special places you would like to eventually visit around the Great Lakes? This week my virtual adventures...
View ArticleWilder Ranch State Park, California
I found myself in the Bay area once not all that long ago and saw a neat looking state park off to the south. I was glad that I got to visit the Wilder Ranch State Park. The park has a little bit of...
View ArticleRed Rock Canyon, BLM, Nevada
Want to get away from the Las Vegas Strip for a while and enjoy the great outdoors? Towering behind the Las Vegas skyline, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s iconic red-banded peaks are one...
View ArticleCedar Breaks National Monument, UT
When I was around 8 or 9, on a family vacation with two of my cousins. We visited Cedar Breaks and Bryce Canyon. Both amazing parks and great memories. With winter here Cedar Breaks is to cold to visit...
View ArticleJoshua Tree National Park, California
Many years ago I went on a backpacking trip in Joshua Tree National Park. In its own way its a beautiful but mysterious park that is certain worth some exploring. To quote the Park Service, “Joshua...
View ArticlePetroglyph National Monument, New Mexico
Petroglyph National Monument is a relatively new park, that did not exist when I was a kid. I have been to Albuquerque, a number of times but have never had the chance to explore this park. Have you?...
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