Fall Leaves in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One of the best places in America to see fall leaves is the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. Millions of people visit this National Park each year and for good reason. It is...
View ArticleGrand Canyon – a Trip you Have to Take
Every American (okay, every human for that matter) owes it to him/herself to head to Arizona and visit the Grand Canyon at least once in their lifetimes. It’s truly amazing to see how a little trickle...
View ArticleHiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park
Here’s a blog of hikes in the Rocky Mountain National Park that you’ll enjoy. There are some great pictures and trail guides.
View Article“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”
If you love the outdoors you probably already know about the new Ken Burns series on PBS called “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” I watched the first episode last night and enjoyed it. I love...
View ArticleHiking the Grand Canyon Video
Below is an excellent video about Grand Canyon hiking. This six minute video contains information about the best trails to hike and how to get permits, if needed. If you have a hiking trip report...
View ArticleDay Hiking the Bright Angel Trail of the Grand Canyon
This old Indian trail is now the most popular trail hiked in the Grand Canyon. Bright Angel is an excellent way to see the canyon up close without having to plan for a difficult overnight hike (but...
View ArticleGrand Canyon Hike
HORSESHOE MESA, HANCE CREEK and THE COLORADO RIVER It’s not a secret to many hikers that acquiring permits for backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon has become an intensely competitive process with...
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