— An iconic shot at Big Bend National Park, the Window offers breathtaking views whether you actually hike the short, easy trail or stay at the Basin and wait for nature to do its wonders. If you opt for the … Read More

The Chisos Mountains are located entirely within the boundaries of Big Bend National Park, making it the only mountain range contained completely in a national park. One can actually see the entire range from some key outside-of-the-park locations. It is … Read More

— Since September 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, I have been looking at some old photos I have of one of my trips to that park. This photo above is from 2007. A few hikes … Read More

Back in 2004, we took a trip to Alaska. In addition to a cruise, we also included a land portion by train all the way to Denali National Park & Preserve. At that time, a five megapixel camera allowed me … Read More

— Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado) has 359 miles (578 km) of trails, 150 lakes, and 450 miles (720 km) of streams. You can easily take a day hike and go by 3 or more lakes. That is exactly what we did … Read More

This trail at Glacier National Park is one of the most popular hikes in the park. Sometimes referred to as the Highline Trail or Highline Loop, the trailhead starts at Logan Pass and goes for 15 miles (24 km) if your … Read More

— Yosemite National Park is known for iconic images in the U.S. national parks system. In addition to the various falls and mountain views throughout the park, Tuolumne Meadows, along Tioga Road, stands out in the eastern section of the … Read More

— This small, seasonal lake is easy to get to via the Mirror Lake Trail in Yosemite National Park. There is hardly any elevation gain on the trail. It is a very popular place in the park, so you can … Read More

There are several spots around the Sol Duc Falls where one can get some beautiful shots. This area, in particular, is very popular because it allows visitors to get close to the river and falls. Olympic National Park has three … Read More

— We finally returned to Glacier National Park, and this time we spent two full weeks there. Glacier has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and we were able to hike about 10% of those in this unforgettable visit. Besides … Read More