National Parks & Monuments
National Parks & Monuments
Breathe in the fresh air and take in the views. This category is all about national parks, monuments, and protected spaces that showcase nature at its most awe-inspiring. Whether you're chasing waterfalls, hiking scenic trails, or just enjoying a peaceful picnic with a view, these spots offer the perfect escape from the everyday.-
Driving the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
If you’re looking for a scenic drive that delivers big mountain views without needing hiking boots Trail Ridge Road is the one. This is the kind of drive (sheer cliffs) that will make you slow down. Stretching from Estes Park to Grand Lake, Colorado, this route takes you right through…
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Grand Canyon South Rim: Best Things to See & Do
Whether you’re visiting for the day or several days there are so many cool sights at the Grand Canyon. The last time we visited we camped at Mather Campground.
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Petrified Forest National Park – A Road Trip To See Quartz Crystals
Millions of years ago the Petrified Forest was a lush living forest. Then at some point the trees fell. They were carried away by water and the trees were covered in silt. Today the area doesn’t resemble the forest of two million years ago. It’s unlike any “forest” you’ve ever…
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Tuzigoot – One of Arizona’s Largest Pueblos
Tucked away in the heart of Arizona’s Verde Valley in Clarkdale, Tuzigoot National Monument quietly watches over the desert landscape. It is a national monument, one of the best preserved Native Cultural Sites and one of the largest pueblos built by the Sinagua.
