Getting Off the Beaten Path in John Day Fossil Beds
One of the best and worst parts about exploring this country through the units of the National Park Service is going to out of the way places and seeing life … Read more
Our trips in the USA, no matter how we got there.
One of the best and worst parts about exploring this country through the units of the National Park Service is going to out of the way places and seeing life … Read more
Olympic National Park in northwest Washington is one of the most unique wilderness areas on earth, with rugged coastline, rainforests and alpine splendor.
When you go to Washington State, there is one geologic landmark which dominates the skyline: Mt. Rainier. At 14,411 feet, Mt. Rainier is not only the tallest mountain in the … Read more
When most folks think of Washington, known as The Evergreen State, they visualize thick forests and snow-capped mountains. The peninsulas and islands of the state, like San Juan Island, are … Read more
There are plenty of places in the National Parks system which are so remote they require you to want to see them. These are the places that you will not … Read more
The newest of Washington’s three National Parks, North Cascades NP is a place of rugged spires, icy glaciers and scenic lakes. Celebrating its 50th anniversary as a National Park in … Read more
The rolling, undulating hills of eastern Washington state are home to more than just farms, apple orchards and vineyards. The region is also home to three diverse National Parks sites … Read more
We stood over the campfire on a cold, blustery summer morning, sipping on authentic cowboy coffee, listening to tales of the cowboy life and gazing at the mountains beyond. This … Read more
Bonnie and I have been to Montana and Wyoming five times since we started dating in 2009. We truly love both states and have, on many occasions, thought about moving … Read more
“Are we there yet?” If you’ve driven Interstate 90 across South Dakota, chances are good that either you thought this a couple of times or your kids said it a … Read more