Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado feels like a place from a science fiction movie. The dunes rise almost 700 feet from the desert floor and seem out of place in Colorado. As you approach them, you can hardly believe your eyes as the bare dunes appear, rising up in stark contrast to the surrounding area. Bring your light saber and cape and get your Jedi shots!
This epic hike takes you to two alpine teahouses in Banff National Park and features mountain scenery and glacial lakes.
Known as one of the most beautifully stunning drives in the world, the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) traverses sections of both Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. It is an incredible scenic drive through mountains and past glaciers. Hikes, waterfalls, lakes, wildlife… 234km of jaw-dropping beauty.
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in the state of Colorado is lesser known among the USA’s national parks. It guards an unbelievably deep canyon, with sheer walls comprised of both volcanic and metamorphic rock. The canyon evokes imagery from a fantasy series like The Lord of the Rings. Views into the canyon, with its sheer walls and spires, are mesmerizing. The Gunnison River, looking like a tiny green line, can be glimpsed from various places along the canyon rim. At its deepest, found at Warner Point, the canyon walls soar 2,722 feet from the river below. The… Read More »Essential Guide to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Banff National Park lies about 1.5 hours northwest of Calgary, the capitol of Alberta province in Canada. Banff is gorgeous and features surreal, aquamarine-colored glacial lakes, stunning mountain scenery, glaciers, abundant wildlife, historic lodges, and world class hiking.
Updated December 2025 Niagara Falls straddles the border between New York in the United States and Ontario, Canada, making it an easy destination to plan as a one- or two-day visit from either side of the border. Some of the largest and best known falls in the world, impressive Niagara Falls is an iconic destination for travelers from all over the world. Although the atmosphere around the falls is quite commercial with lots of gift shops and restaurants, the park-like surrounds, especially on the US side, are still beautiful and tastefully done. How to Get to Niagara Falls Niagara Falls… Read More »Niagara Falls: How to Plan the Perfect 1–2 Day Visit (USA + Canada)
Idaho offers exciting cities and towns, incredible landscapes, and scenic drives. Some of its natural wonders include spectacular sand dunes, deep gorges, a huge waterfall known as the Niagara of the West, a stunning, austere National Park created by a volcanic eruption, a magnificent mountain range, and stunning glacial lakes.
Idaho is an amazing place to travel, and northern Idaho destinations are world-class. Some of these sights include spectacular canyons and rivers, resorts, eclectic towns, magnificent mountain ranges, and stunning glacial lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy world class hiking, fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, snow skiing.
Located in southeastern California near the border with Nevada, Death Valley National Park lies about 4 hours’ drive northeast of Los Angeles and a little over 3 hours’ drive west of Las Vegas. Death Valley is the largest U.S. National Park in the continental US, covering 3.4 million acres. It features vast, incredible salt flats, mountain ranges, hidden canyons, a multitude of interesting geological features, colorful badlands, and important historic and cultural sites. In the summer, Death Valley is one of the hottest places on earth. Temperatures can soar to over 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.9 C) in the hottest months… Read More »Death Valley National Park, California
The Two Medicine area of Glacier National Park lies on the southeastern side of the Continental Divide, a little north of the town of East Glacier. In this area, amazing landscapes, hikes, boat rides, and wildlife viewing await but also fewer crowds. Most activities center around Two Medicine Lake. There is a campground, and numerous trails leave from here. The Two Medicine area feels like a different world from the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Many Glacier areas. With many fewer visitors, it is possible to feel a sense of peace and enjoy nature uninterrupted.