— On March 2, 1899, President William McKinley signed a bill establishing Mount Rainier National Park. Although the park is famous for the impressive Mount Rainier, towering at 14,410 feet (4,392 m) high, one cannot overlook that many waterfalls and … Read More

— On this day on March 1, 1872 — 145 years ago — the first national park was established in the USA. Yellowstone National Park was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. That event took place years before … Read More

—  Celebrating its 98th birthday today, the Grand Canyon National Park was established on February 26, 1919. The canyon that separates the South from the North Rim is a mile deep (1.6 km). The Desert View Drive is one of … Read More

— On February 26, 1917, Mount McKinley National Park was established. At that time, its size was around 2,146,000 acres. In 1976, President Jimmy Carter designated the park an international biosphere reserve. Finally, in 1980, the original Mount McKinley National … Read More

— One of the highlights of our visit to Bryce Canyon National Park was a burro ride down the Peek-a-boo Trail. When we arrived to get set-up for the ride, it was 38ºF! Unlike the previous day, when there were … Read More

— Although we did not have ample time to explore Capitol Reef National Park while traveling in Utah in 2016, this short drive at the park was a feast to our eyes. Goosenecks Overlook and Panorama Point are two specific … Read More

Bandelier National Monument is a protected area near Los Alamos, New Mexico. It covers 33,677 acres and was designated a national monument on February 11, 1916. A visitor can walk around the various trails to get a glimpse of Puebloan people’s lives … Read More

— Alcatraz Island is located on the San Francisco Bay, approximately one and a quarter mile from San Francisco.It is one of the most popular attractions in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The site was originally the first lighthouse and … Read More

— The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive offers some of the most expansive views in Big Bend National Park. The Sotol Vista is one of my favorites. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, but you can also catch a glimpse of Santa … Read More

— I don’t nearly post as many shots of my hometown as I probably should. A city known for its seafood cuisine, beaches and stunning sunsets, Fortaleza takes pride in her laid-back lifestyle. Along the Beira-Mar Avenue, several places have … Read More