— One of the most rewarding things when hiking in a national park is when you are on a trail and there is no one else around. As most people will agree, all it takes for that to happen is … Read More

— Just a year ago we were at Big Bend NP celebrating our 25th anniversary. With recent heavy rains having taken place at the park, we found the park blooming in colors with all sorts of wildflowers and lush green … Read More

— This was one of those memorable trails at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP: Widforss Trail. There are actually three options from the trail head area. The shortest trail is only a half mile of the Arizona … Read More

— One day during our last visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, we spent quite some time exploring the area around Point Imperial. This is the highest point in the North Rim at an elevation of … Read More

— As you start driving towards Cape Royal at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, shortly after you pass the Walhalla Overlook, you will come to a curve with a small parking area. From that area, you can … Read More

— When we first drove into the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on Highway 67, we noticed a sign warning about bison on the road. We were in very wide and open area of the highway and could see … Read More

— On our first day back at the Grand Canyon North Rim, we talked with one of our waiters at the lodge we were staying and asked for his favorite spots at the park. He was quick to tell us … Read More

— And so we started our adventure visiting three national parks this past month, two of which we had already been to. After hiking in the morning, it was time to grab some lunch. No better place for that than … Read More

— Canoeing the Rio Grande at Big Bend NP was beyond our expectations. We started early in the morning at the entrance of the Santa Elena Canyon. Our outfitter had the canoes ready to go, or at least we thought … Read More

— When we went rafting in the Rio Grande in Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend NP), we spent a day exploring the sites along the river. After our lunch break, it was time to do a little hike in an … Read More