The sweeping scale of the canyon, the colorful rock layers, the ever-changing vistas, seem inconceivable to the human mind. Seen from the rim, the canyon is amazing and impressive, but by hiking down, it can be appreciated on a completely different level. Our Grand Canyon hike to Phantom Ranch with two nights at PR was an exhilarating experience.
We planned two big hikes for our time in Glacier National Park, the Highline Trail and the hike to Grinnell Glacier. Hiking the Grinnell Glacier Trail ranks high on our list of most amazing adventures anywhere. This is a world class hike! The impressive Grinnell Glacier is on the northern side of Mount Gould and sits at about 7,000 feet. The hike features stunning jeweled lake views, alpine meadows dotted with wildflowers, the chance to spot wildlife, and the prize – ending at the foot of the Grinnell Glacier and its incredible setting. Hiking the Grinnell Glacier Trail is the… Read More »Hiking the Grinnell Glacier Trail, Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park covers almost 1,600 square miles in the northern part of the state of Wyoming. The Park is set in a remote location far from major cities or airports. However, Glacier still attracts many visitors – and it is easy to see why. Glacier National Park combines all the best of the Rocky Mountains, including majestic mountain peaks, glaciers, scenic valleys, alpine meadows, lakes and waterfalls. Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTSR), an engineering marvel, is one of the greatest vehicle adventures in North America. Glacier NP offers world-class alpine hiking, boat tours on its fantastic lakes, and more,… Read More »Glacier National Park, Montana
We began the Highline Trail at sunrise on Day 2 of our time in the Going-to-the-Sun area of Glacier NP MT. This would be one of the epic adventures of our Glacier experience! Our Route and Pre-planned Decisions Our one-way hike combined the 7.6-mile Highline Trail from the Logan Pass Visitor Center to the Granite Park Chalet with the 4.2-mile trail from the Chalet down to The Loop, for a total hike of 11.8 miles. We planned ahead and chose to park our car at the Logan Pass Visitor Center and make the “downhill” hike from there to The Loop.… Read More »Hiking the Highline Trail, Glacier National Park
Our drive down the Windermere Highway was part of a larger trip to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada and to Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. Before driving the Windermere Highway, we had spent the night at the Wabasso Campground near the northern end of the Icefields Parkway. We wanted to break up the 452 mile (726 km) drive from the Wabasso Campground in Jasper National Park to Glacier National Park by staying overnight at a developed RV park in Radium Hot Springs, BC. This was around the halfway point of our trip and would allow us… Read More »Kootenay National Park along the Windermere Highway
Incredible scenic drive through mountains and past glaciers. Hikes, waterfalls, lakes, wildlife… 234km of jaw-dropping beauty.
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.
Destination: El Salvador? Yes! Maybe you’ve heard it’s dangerous, or maybe you remember its civil war. El Salvador does bear the scars of war, and its people have suffered. Gang activity led to high crime in the past 20 years. But don’t be afraid to go! It is a developing country, and a beautiful, colorful one. Under the current administration, crime has dropped significantly. The country boasts a year-round warm tropical climate, 23 active volcanoes, a beautiful coastline with black sand beaches, world class surfing, an abundance of flowers, and a modern infrastructure. As a travel destination, El Salvador was… Read More »El Salvador