More than 270 miles long, 18 miles wide, and a mile deep, this vast canyon is known throughout the world for its size and beauty.
The night sky is so dark at Bryce Canyon that on a clear and moonless night you can see approximately 7,500 stars! Attend the night sky programs offered here that help you enjoy this beautiful sight. Read more.
In the summer, make the effort to start your hike early! You miss the crowds & high temps later on! You'll be so glad when you're coming down and ppl are just starting! Bring more H2O than you need!!!
Jump off a rock at Phelps Lake, hike Jenny Lake, bike, dine at Signal Mountain Lodge (amazing boysenberry pie a la mode), and see wildlife all around.
With over 700 miles of trails through forests, alpine meadows, mountains and lakes, Glacier is a hiker's paradise. Check out WSU's Outdoor Recreation Center to rent hiking gear or sign up for trip. Read more.
This National Park has beautiful scenery, including sandstone formations carved by wind and water over hundreds of years – a sight to see. The night sky view sitting under the arches is terrific.
Hike the emerald pool trails for warm ups. The Angel trail for a challenging summit hike
Get up for the sunrise drive through the park. Beautiful scenery & lots of wildlife you won't see during the daytime
Be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. Check the weather forecast, carry extra clothing, rain gear, a tent and this free emergency guide app for protection against storms. Read more.
Even on short hikes, be prepared for changeable weather. Carry food, water, raingear, extra layers of clothing and this FREE Red Cross emergency app. Read more.
Amazing scenery at every bend in the road (and trail). Spend a few days tackling some of the tougher day hikes.
Must see: Kilauea Crater, Thurston Lavatube, drive the crater rim and around the park... Surreal! Don't miss the video show at the visitor center.
HUG A REDWOOD TREE!! This Is The MOST AMAZING Forest On The Pacific Coast!! Take The BEAUTIFUL Skytrail To The Trees Of Mystery!! I Found Paul Bunyan & His Babe!! =)
A vastly underrated National Park. Some of the best views and steepest cliffs you can find, like the Painted Wall, with it's amazing Pegmatitic dike swarm!
Best-known hike in Zion National Park, this wading route follows the Virgin River thru the Narrows of Zion Canyon.The route can be hiked in 1 day if an early start, but a difficult proposition.
A vastly underrated national park. Very cool trails and scenery, plus a working orchard and fruit pie. Make sure to do the scenic drive.
This park has some of the most scenic canyons in Utah -- several classic John Ford Wild West films have been shot in Moab as a result.
A must see experience! $5 p/p to get into & you get a map of the 17 mile loop road with 11 scenic stops. It's a dirt road and can be rough & corrugated, but if you go slow should be ok.
The park is home to more than 4,000 archeological sites, 600 of which are cliff dwellings. For a guided tour inside the amazing Cliff Palace, nab a spot at the Far View Visitor Center.
The hike to Laurel Falls is beautiful. This is a great park to spend some time with the special people in your life. I recommend bringing some food to BBQ, do some hiking, and support the park through
Looking for a decent swimming spot without Euro bros in Speedos? Head to The Coves - short hike to rarely-used beaches.
Grand Canyon North Rim is more remote (closed winter) but IMHO much more interesting than South Rim. (Note that Arizona does not observe daylight savings time, so when you head south you lose an hour.
Walk in the sky 4000 feet above the Colorado River on a glass floored horseshoe shaped structure. From here you get one of the most unique and beautiful views of the 15 million year old Grand Canyon. Read more.
LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Ends Of the Earth (Est. Miocene Period)!
You can easily drive to the center of town to get to Cameron Falls or follow the trails through town. Read more.
