From strolling through a forest of giant old-growth redwoods to walking around Roosevelt elk-inhabited prairies and hiking along pristine coastline, these amazing hikes in Redwood National and State Parks allow you to explore the various landscapes of this UNESCO-protected parks complex in Northern California.
In March, millions of flowers spring into bloom in the Southern California desert parks, most notably in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, carpeting the desert floor with all kinds of colors, from white and yellow to purple and blue.
When visiting Oregon, the question is not if you’ll be spending time outdoors, but simply where you’ll do that. Dotted with spectacular natural areas, from sprawling national forests and Crater …
Those who aren’t interested in gambling or partying all night long will still find plenty of fun things to do around Las Vegas. It’s actually one of America’s best places to visit (and live) if you’re into hiking and rock climbing. The many state and national parks near Las Vegas make it a dream destination for lovers of the outdoors.
Home to the tallest trees on Earth, many of which soar more than 350 feet above the forest floor below, the Redwood National and State Parks are unique in the world. This four-park complex preserves some of the last remaining groves of coast redwoods. Other attractions include a rugged coastline, prairies and wildlife.
I might kick in an open door with this, but California is much more than sandy beaches, the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and tech start-ups. The third-largest state in America, after Alaska and Texas, California is incredibly, exceptionally diverse.
Once you’ve been there, it’s hard to imagine a coastline that could be more beautiful than the Oregon Coast. Few coasts in America, if not the world, are as downright spectacular and accessible as the Oregon Coast. And it’s that very combination that sets it apart.
Start your day with a cup of fair-trade coffee at a hip coffee bar before picking one of the many nature day trips from Portland. Afterward, you can chill out and relive your adventures at one of the 50+ craft breweries in Portland.
No visit to “The Last Frontier” is complete without a wildlife watching tour of some kind. The epic, world-class wildlife watching in Alaska is what makes the state such a great and popular destination. Seeing iconic animals such as bears, moose, whales, bald eagles and sea lions in their natural habitat will be a huge highlight of your trip.
Although it’s the national parks that get all the spotlight, it’s often the state parks where families, friends and couples go for weekend outings. Whether it’s for a Saturday hike, a Sunday picnic or an overnight camping trip, the state parks in America might just be more closely interwoven with people’s everyday life than their national cousins.
If there’s one place that proves that America’s state parks can sometimes compete with its national parks, it has to be Virginia’s Grayson Highlands. As you will discover as you …
The power of pictures should never be underestimated. It’s true that photos say more than words, as this huge photo essay will prove. Even the best prose can never convey …
Last Saturday, before we went to Stowe to celebrate our first wedding anniversary, Caroline and I spent the day in the Green Mountains. In addition to yummy maple syrup, covered bridges …