Zion National Park is a hiker’s paradise! There are dozens of hiking trails to pick from, but here are the 3 we recommend if it is your first time in the park or you have limited time. Emerald Pools A moderate hike, this series of loops is about 3 miles long. This hike provides beautiful… Read more →
Moab, UT is a true adventure destination. The terrain is rugged, the scenery is other-worldly, and you can participate in just about any sport imaginable from hiking, biking, rock climbing, sky diving, kayaking, jeeping and even golfing! Moab is surrounded by preserved lands including Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, The… Read more →
Olympic National Park is home to several unique ecosystems. You’ll find beaches with great tide pooling, mountain meadows full of wild flowers and wildlife, pristine alpine lakes, and most unique of all are the rain forests. Visit Olympic National Park on our Washington Coast to Cascades tour. Read more →
Whether they know it or not, almost everyone has seen Monument Valley. Being one of the most photographed places on Earth and a filming location for numerous Hollywood movies, Monument Valley is undoubtedly the definitive icon of the American Southwest. Called Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii (Valley of the Rocks), Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park covers 91,696… Read more →
Mt St Helen is a reminder of the awesome power of Mother Nature. On May 18th, 1980 Mt St Helen lost over 1000 feet of its height in an eruption that blew down over 230 square miles of forest in less than five minutes. The blast and the resulting mudslides forever changed the area even… Read more →
There are some that believe the views and vistas at Canyonlands National Park are better than that of Grand Canyon. We love them both! The Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park is both breathtaking and unique. Carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers and their tributaries, the exposed multi-colored layers of sandstone… Read more →
Mount Rainier rises14,410 above sea level. But it is more than just a mountain. This giant is actually an active volcano with its last eruption occurring 150 years ago. It has 25 glaciers and many beautiful alpine meadows carpeted with alpine flowers. You’ll hundreds of miles of hiking trails here, including the Wonderland Trail, a… Read more →
If you are traveling through central Utah on I-70, take time to stop in for a soak at Mystic Hot Springs and rejuvenate your soul! A soak at Mystic Hot Springs is the best way to relax after a day of hiking at Bryce Canyon. Located in Central Utah, it is a perfect stop for… Read more →
It is hard to say what our favorite thing is about Yellowstone National Park. Is it the colorful pools and hot springs? The powerful geysers or bubbling mud pots? How about the abundance of wildlife including elk, bison, deer, eagles, osprey, swans, pelicans, and even grizzly bear? Of is it the unforgettable views of Yellowstone… Read more →
Everglades National Park is a truly unique ecosystem. This World Heritage site is home to many endangered species including manatees and the American Crocodile. Countless birds also make Everglades their home including herons, egrets, anhingas, roseate spoonbills and flamingos. Explore this “River of Grass” on our Florida Everglades and Keys tour. Read more →
