New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia
Grandview in New River Gorge National Park, WV
Grandview in New River Gorge National Park, WV
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. See our Glacier NP post for… Read More »Two Medicine Area, Glacier National Park
Sunrise at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park
Glacier Park Hotel from the Chief Two Guns Boat
Featuring more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches as well as other amazing rock formations, open vistas and big skies, Arches astounds at every turn.
The desert southwest of the United States has some of the most amazing and varied scenery. There are numerous National and State Parks across six or seven states. In this post, we provide a travel itinerary for northern New Mexico, southeast Utah, and southern Colorado. We have detailed information on stops and sights in other linked posts.
Canyonlands – White Rim
Niagara Falls at night
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 is like something from a fantasy series like The Lord of the Rings. The depth of the canyon, its sheer walls and spires, are beyond belief. At its deepest, known as Warner Point, the canyon walls soar 2,722 feet from the river below. The canyon is also relatively narrow, with its narrowest point being only 1,100 feet (335 m) from rim… Read More »Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Great Sand Dunes NP, Colorado