Yellowstone National Park is by far one of the most popular of the parks in the National Park System with 3,600,000 visitors in 2010. The popularity of Yellowstone is the result of a combination of the amazing geology, the highly visible wildlife, and the relatively easy access to all of this. The peak season is … Read more
Choosing an Entrance Big Bend National Park is rather remote for most of us, even for those of us who live in Texas. Big Bend is about 430 miles west of San Antonio, TX taking 1-10; about 315 miles east of El Paso, TX also taking I-10; and about 540 miles south of Albuquerque, NM by … Read more
Overview Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is relatively small park near Colorado’s largest population centers. Founded in 1915, when there were 31,000 visitors, the 416 sq mile national park has been hosting about 3,000,000 visitors a year since 1977. Although only a two hour drive from busy Denver, CO, and often crowded, RMNP, with its … Read more
This article is a summary of camping related information from the National Park Service website. I have included some photos of park attractions Kelso Dunes and Kelso Depot. Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons, … Read more
With summer temperatures often exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Death Valley National Park is a popular winter destination. While winter in Death Valley can be very pleasant, it can also have some extreme weather that can limit your park experience. This guide will help you get the most out of … Read more