Tag: national park
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May 26, 2007 06:39 PM EDT --
Last August, we took a long road trip from San Bernardino, California to my hometown of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. One of the highlights along the way was Arches National Park outside of Moab, Utah. . . .
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July 24, 2009 11:58 PM EDT --
I'm amazed at how many pictures I took at both Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park. Both parks have given me a new appreciation for nature & preserving it, instead of using and harming it. . . .
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September 02, 2009 12:19 PM EDT --
We drove to Haleakala National Park for a half day of activities while we were on Maui. Haleakala is a volcano crater on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Established in 1916, this park protects 30,183 acres . . .
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May 30, 2007 04:34 PM EDT --
The National Parks are great destinations for family vacations and friends getaways. Many of them offer a beautiful natural setting and offer great activities, such as hiking, fly fishing, backpacking, . . .
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October 09, 2009 10:03 AM EDT --
It's amazing how many National Parks are in Australia. No matter where you travel, it seems one finds land set apart for the enjoyment of all. It was no different when we traveled to Albany . . .
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September 18, 2007 02:49 AM EDT --
The Roosevelt district of Yellowstone, located in the very north of the Park, is rugged, natural, and rustic. You are very likely to encounter wildlife here such as bears, wolves, bighorn sheep, . . .
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September 20, 2007 02:10 AM EDT --
Yellowstone is home to more than 300 active geysers: the highest concentration anywhere in the world. There are several different geyser basins within Yellowstone National Park. Now we will . . .
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July 18, 2009 01:50 AM EDT --
Here are a few pictures from Yellowstone.
So far we have seen Grizzle bears, Black Bear, lots of Elk, tons of Bison and even Pronghorn's
The sign at the Northeast Entrance. We are staying . . .
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August 10, 2009 08:43 PM EDT --
Ok, I have been putting off telling this story because: a) people are going to yell at me, b) my heart starts racing just to re-live it...but here goes.
We were at Smoky Mountain National Park. Of couse . . .
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October 18, 2009 08:37 AM EDT --
One of the most beautiful national parks in Southwest Australia is the Leeuwin-Naturaliste on the Indian Ocean. Here you will find pristine, white beaches hidden in small coves beneath dramatic, . . .
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August 18, 2008 11:22 PM EDT --
Growing up next to something spectacular, you may take it for granted. Montana's Glacier National Park should not be taken for granted. Especially since, as Curt L. reminded me, the glaciers are . . .
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August 24, 2008 10:40 PM EDT --
We have always loved the nature and the mountains, and Shenandoah is one of our favorite places for hiking and camping in the summer time. Back in May this year, my husband had planned to introduce camping . . .
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August 25, 2008 12:41 AM EDT --
After leaving the Byrd Visitor Center, we headed to Lewis Mountain Campground, where we had the cabin for the night. The sky was beautiful along the outlooks.
We spotted the first buck next to . . .
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August 25, 2008 01:46 AM EDT --
In addition to the trees, there were a few cute little guys that deserved a special picture, too. I found some mushrooms along the trail.
And some kind of fungus next to the cabin.
Friday's . . .
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August 29, 2008 07:35 PM EDT --
The reason we went back to the Big Meadows area was that I wanted to attend another ranger program, the "Big Meadows Campfire" at 8:30 PM. The topic for the night was the mating games of the . . .
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August 17, 2007 02:56 AM EDT --
Yellowstone is my favorite National Park because it offers such a variety of experiences in one place from the thermal feature of Old Faithful to the largest high elevation lake in the continual . . .
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August 15, 2007 01:50 AM EDT --
Probably the very best part of Yellowstone National Park is having the opportunity to see so much wildlife with very little effort. You can't miss it in Yellowstone. Be careful driving . . .
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September 23, 2007 02:42 PM EDT --
Sunday morning
Here I sit
Steaming cup of tea
Cats running amok
Before one settles in front of the keyboard
Competing for my attention
House silent of voices from my offspring
A "me" . . .
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October 24, 2007 07:13 AM EDT --
On October 25th, wedding bells will toll for John and Abigail Adams two hundred and forty-three years to the day that John and Abigail married in Abigail's childhood home. Although not in her . . .
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November 22, 2007 12:10 AM EST --
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is something that you absolutely must see on any trip to Yosemite National Park. It is conveniently located close to south entrance of the Park and the . . .
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