If you’re planning a trip, chances are you’ve considered visiting a National Park. It would be easy to assume that every state has a National Park, but the fact is, there are 20 states without national parks. Alternatively, 30 states and two U.S. territories (Virgin Islands and American Samoa) are home to all 63 U.S. …
National parks range from thousands to millions of acres in size. Given this size, it’s easy to understand why some people are concerned about visiting – after all, there is an enormous amount of space in which you can get lost. Considering this, you may be wondering – which national park has the most disappearances? …
Until recently I had never heard the phrase “feral humans in National Parks.” However, what you do hear are the headlines stating “Woman Missing in Blank Park” or “Search continues for hiker/runner/camper/tourist who disappeared without a trace.” And you’re likely one of the thousands who feel for the family but blame an accident, weather, or …
When it comes to enjoying the great outdoors, some of the most incredible times of year are during the autumn. The air is crisp and everything seems to be getting ready for winter. But the beauty during this time of year is especially amplified because of the fall color change in the trees and throughout …
There’s nothing better than getting out on a trail and enjoying a long leisurely hike through a beautiful National Park. For that, there is no better park to hike in than the Bryce Canyon National Park. Of course, you probably don’t have time to explore every single hiking trail that the park has to offer, …
There are over 300 miles of hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, and they all lie between 7,000 and 14,000 feet of elevation. So, it would be hard to exhaust the hiking potential of the park in anything but a long life. It should also be noted that due to the delicate nature of …
Perhaps the single most recognizable natural feature of Yosemite National Park, El Capitan rises some 3,000 feet (915m) from the floor of Yosemite Valley. With sheer walls of granite on nearly all of its faces, El Capitan (or El Cap, as it’s affectionately known) is one of the most popular attractions in the National Park, …
Pehaps the most well-known hiking trail in Zion National Park, Angels Landing is an exciting day hiking opportunity for anyone on a trip to one of the United States’ most popular national parks. The hike gains some 1,488 feet (453m) over 2.7 miles (4.2km) of strenuous uphill climbing providing hikers with some of the bests …
Millions of tourists visit our country’s national parks from all over the nation and the world. Most people venture out during the spring and summer months. Not nearly as many people visit these parks during the winter, but there are many reasons to make the time to. The winter adds an extra magic to these …
Are you tight on time and have just one day to spend at Yosemite? If you’ve never been to Yosemite National Park before, it can be hard to know where to start. It’s a big park with a lot to see. Most of the famous attractions you probably associate with Yosemite, such as El Capitan, …