Tag: national parks
How naturalists changed our relationship with the wilderness
Believe it or not, you have most likely met a naturalist, and, also likely, you may be a naturalist yourself. While the term may bring…
The best national parks for families in the US
America’s national parks are the guardians of the country’s glorious natural heritage. You can’t go wrong taking your family on a road trip to visit…
The best tide pool beaches in the US
Tide or rocky pools are pools formed during high tide and exist as separate pools only at low tide. Basically, they are holes in the…
Some of the oldest places in America everyone should visit
Many people still believe that American history starts in the 17th century with the Pilgrim settlements or even worse, with the 18th century Revolutionary War. Of…
The best National Park hiking trails in the US
Getting into the wilderness is always based on the same goal. Whether you prefer hardcore boots, trekking poles or just a pair of sneakers and a water…
World wonders of North America
The North American continent is made up of amazing natural wonders ranging from rare geological formations to massive ice glaciers. Visitors from all over the…
The Wawona Tunnel Tree a 2,300-year-old wonder of Yosemite National Park
In 1881, two men, the Scribner brothers, were paid $75 ($1,664 in 2016) for the job of cutting a tunnel through the tree to enlarge…
America’s Most Underrated National Parks
When people think of America’s National Parks, they usually picture the towering granite walls of Yosemite, or the erupting geysers of Yellowstone. All of the…
Visit National Parks without paying entry fees
Whether you go on a camping trip for few days, or just enter to hike for few hours, there’s always an entrance fee for every…
Our National Parks – Some Say Now Is The Time To Franchise
It just doesn’t feel right to have the words “national parks” and “franchise” in the same sentence. The word pairing brings images of the Golden Arch over…