If you are planning your New River Gorge National Park itinerary, this is a great place to start. There are many different ways to plan the “perfect New River Gorge itinerary,” depending on your interests and how much time you have. The things to do in New River Gorge National Park are scattered along the […]
Congaree National Park protects the oldest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States. This small park is quick and easy to visit. Walk the boardwalk trail through the forest, go kayaking or canoeing on Cedar Creek, go birdwatching and fishing, and, if you like, venture farther into the park on a number of […]
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is divided into three distinct sections: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. While most visitors flock to the South Unit because of its easy access from I-94, those who venture further north are rewarded with a more rugged, dramatic, and tranquil landscape. The North Unit is […]
The Kīlauea Iki Trail is a great experience to add to your Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park to-do list. On this relatively short hike, walk through a rainforest, cross a solidified lava lake, and gaze out at the crater from the rim. You also have the option to add on the Thurston Lava Tube. This hike […]
Wrangell – St. Elias National Park & Preserve is one of our favorite US National Parks. Its remote location, countless mountains and glaciers, and sheer beauty is simply astounding. It feels like an adventure to drive in on McCarthy Road, pull your belongings across the footbridge, and get shuttled to your lodge or campground. From […]
Hiking the Root Glacier Trail is one of the best things to do in Wrangell – St. Elias National Park and Preserve. This national park is covered with a huge amount of glacial ice and the Root Glacier is the most accessible glacier in the park. Whether or not you have been glacier hiking before, […]
Yellowstone National Park is roughly 480 to 520 miles from Mount Rushmore, depending on the route you take and which Yellowstone entrance you use. Plan on at least 8 to 9 hours of driving without stops, but with Devils Tower, the Bighorn Mountains, Beartooth Highway, and several other worthwhile places along the way, this drive […]
New River Gorge National Park is packed with short hiking trails that lead to cliff-top viewpoints, waterfalls, sandstone walls, and remnants of the area’s coal-mining history. One of the best things about this park is that all the hikes are short and sweet (the longest hike on this list is just 3 miles). Whether you […]
New River Gorge National Park has a little bit of everything: cliff-top hiking trails, scenic drives, waterfalls, historic coal-mining towns, and some incredible outdoor adventures. You can photograph the famous New River Gorge Bridge, walk the narrow catwalk underneath it, or go whitewater rafting through the gorge. We spent four days exploring New River Gorge, […]
The Caprock Coulee Trail is often described as one of the best hikes in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. From this trail, you get some of the best views over the Little Missouri River and wildlife sightings are common from the trail. We hiked a lot of trails in the North and South Unit, and even […]
We’ve hiked most of the developed trails in Denali National Park, from the easy stroll around Horseshoe Lake near the entrance to the backcountry trails in Eielson and Kantishna. If we had to pick one trail that delivers the best payoff for the effort in the front country, the Savage Alpine Trail is at the […]
In this guide, discover the best things to do in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, from the best hikes and viewpoints to what to expect along Scenic Loop Drive. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is made up of three separate units: the South Unit, the North Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. The […]
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a 24-mile, 1,200-foot-deep canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, with two waterfall, Upper Falls and the much larger, more famous Lower Fall, dropping into it. It’s one of the top attractions in Yellowstone National Park, with a series of overlooks along the North Rim, South Rim, and Brink […]
The Ekblom Trail and Big Plateau Loop is one of the best hikes to do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Along this hike, you have numerous chances to spot wildlife, gaze out across the grasslands and colorful badlands, and get up close to the Little Missouri River. When we did this, we saw mule deer, […]
Beartooth Highway is one of the most scenic drives in the United States, climbing to nearly 11,000 feet while passing alpine lakes, mountain passes, and sweeping views on the way to Yellowstone National Park. Connecting Red Lodge, Montana, with Cooke City near Yellowstone’s northeast entrance, this unforgettable road trip is often called the most beautiful […]
Denali Park Road is the only road into Denali National Park, 92 miles of gravel stretching from the park entrance west through Polychrome Pass, past Eielson Visitor Center, and all the way to Kantishna. Along the way, you’ll find some of the best wildlife viewing, hiking, and mountain views in any national park in the […]
Located in Kokee State Park in Kauai, the Nu’alolo Trail and the Awa’awapuhi Trail are two separate trails that head out along the ridgelines of the Na Pali Coast. From the endpoint of each of these trails, you get spectacular views of the coastline. You can hike each trail separately or combine them into one […]
With its beaches, coastal views, short hiking trails, and scenic drives, Acadia National Park is a joy to visit. Just outside of the park is Bar Harbor, a charming town filled with hotels and inns, restaurants and shops. Acadia National Park makes an excellent weekend getaway or a quick visit while road tripping through New […]