A Winter Visit to Death Valley National Park
A winter visit to Death Valley National Park gives you a different perspective. And missing the heat is not a bad idea.
National Parks
A Day Trip to Channel Islands National Park
Taking a day trip to Channel Islands National Park off Ventura, California, is well worth the effort. Hiking, kayaking, and wildlife.
A Sobering Visit to the Little Bighorn Battlefield
A longer visit to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is necessary to see and fully appreciate the size and scope of the entire battlefield.
The National Parks of the United States by State
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Visiting Big Bend National Park, Texas
Our first visit to the Big Bend National Park area of south Texas: what to see, what to do, where to stay. Hiking, hotels, honky-tonks.
Images of Yellowstone National Park
I once was told by a professional landscape photographer that a pro will go back to a location at least 25 times to get just the right shot in just … Read more
Acadia National Park, Maine
Once an exclusive vacation playground of America’s elite, Maine’s Acadia National Park is now among the most beloved and popular of the United States National Parks. Each year, roughly 3.3 million visitors place Acadia among the top 10 most-visited U.S. national parks.
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
Sunsets and spectacular views throughout Olympic National Park in Washington, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jumping into Salta, Argentina
When you think of Argentina, chances are Salta isn’t the first city to come to mind. But this town of 620,000 is eager to change that, and they are on … Read more
Visiting Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Sensations
With its back to the world, the town of Ushuaia on the island of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of Argentina, casts its gaze to the South. From here, the southernmost city in the world, the big view is across the Beagle Channel, where Charles Darwin passed through, over the string of mountainous Chilean islands, and beyond to Antarctica. Close to town, find may other great views and hikes.