Zion National Park surrounded by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs is one of the most awe-inspiring places to visit on earth. Situated in southwest Utah in the heart of desert slot canyon territory this nature preserve is fairly small when compared to other national parks in the country. However, it has a diverse terrain with plenty of hiking opportunities, scenic … Read more
These mountains have an extensive history when it comes to human settlers dating back to the Paleo Indians to the 19th-century European settlers. Today, over 10 million visitors come to this national park every year. It is among the few national parks for free in America where you can enjoy a scenic drive along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail … Read more
Heading out on any kind of hike can make for a rather daunting experience. However, the experience is even worse for wheelchair riders, blind and visually impaired people. After all, the physical and mental demands are even more rigorous. Luckily, there are plenty of mental and physical benefits that you can get from it. Remaining active is one of the … Read more
Getting out of your normal routine and being in nature is special. It can bring the family together, cleanse the soul, and have you feeling that you have accomplished something that gives you a sense of well-being. It is nowadays quite easy to find information on the internet about great local hikes, but at times, the information you get is … Read more
There is hardly anything as fun and exciting as heading out into the great outdoors on a hiking excursion. Your foray will be filled with beautiful and unexpected sights, sounds and situations. This means you will want to pay extra attention to your planning and preparations to ensure the best experience and many happy memories. To make sure you have … Read more
Acadia National Park sits on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and covers about half of the island as well as part of the Schoodic Peninsula. The region is famous for its coastal zones and sunrises. Camping is a favorite pastime of many people who visit Acadia National Park – which lets one jump on the crowds and start exploring the national … Read more
Crossing over 14 different states and nearly 2200 miles, the Appalachian Trail may be the longest hiking route that you will find worldwide. Many of the people that are so-called “thru-hikers” will simply tell you that there’s no way to prepare for this type of hiking. Here are some recommendations that you can use if you want to at least … Read more
Surely the Grand Canyon has to be one of the most iconic National Parks that this amazing planet we call home has to offer, and the amazing thing about this Park is that just about anyone can find a hike to suit them. That means that if you have an easy flat hike in mind or have the desire to … Read more
If you’ve ever been to any national park, then you’ve likely seen the wooden bear cutout that has a hat and shovel, welcoming you to the park. Even though this may be your first sighting of a bear, it is possible to meet a real bear while you’re hiking in the park. This is, unfortunately, quite dangerous for both parties. … Read more
There are a variety of different reasons why people choose to hitchhike. Some do it because it saves money while others are searching for adventure. Others simply hitch because they feel a burning desire to do so after reading books like Kerouac’s “On the Road”. No matter the reason, there is one thing you can be sure of – you … Read more