Colorado Canyon
— When rafting or canoeing the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP, one has a couple of options depending on the river water volume. Of course, the Santa Elena Canyon rafting/canoeing trip is more famous. A second option is using … Read More
— When rafting or canoeing the Rio Grande in Big Bend NP, one has a couple of options depending on the river water volume. Of course, the Santa Elena Canyon rafting/canoeing trip is more famous. A second option is using … Read More
— The trail leading to the Window at Big Bend NP is one of the most popular trails in the park. The moderate hike is approximately 5.2 miles (8.4 km) round trip. There is quite a bit of elevation gain, … Read More
— The iconic view of Balanced Rock at Big Bend NP is one a lot of people have seen. If you do take the time to do the easy hike to the rock itself, you will get otherworldly views of … Read More
— No matter which way you go, when you drive any of Big Bend NP‘s roads you can always be certain that scenic views will be everywhere along the way. The shot above was taken about two years ago as … Read More
— Nothing can come close to describing the peace and quiet of canoeing the Rio Grande up the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park. After several previous attempts of canoeing in the Rio Grande, we were finally able … Read More
— Does it look like a fairy tale scene? The light, the shadows, the shapes, the colors, and the scent — if you were there — would be a total overload for your senses. Just a short drive past Point … Read More
— Another magnificent view at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon NP, Point Imperial is the highest overlook on the North Rim at 8,803 ft (2,683 m) tall. This overlook point gives viewers a glimpse of Mt. Hayden, Vermilion … Read More
— After stopping at the Shafer Canyon Overlook and having our breaths taken away watching bikers going down the steep road, we decided to hike the short 0.3-mile (0.5 km) trail to get different views of the White Rim Road … Read More
— When we visited Canyonlands National Park in 2016, as part of our Utah’s five national parks, we were impressed by the sheer beauty of that park. In particular, the section known as Island in the Sky was breathtaking at … Read More