When most people think of the state of Nevada they envision glitzy casinos, posh restaurants, and trendy nightclubs. Outside of Las Vegas, Nevada is a geological wonderland which features some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the West. Great Basin National Park features ancient trees, pristine mountain lakes, and one of America’s most stunning cave…
When most travelers list National Parks that they are yearning to visit, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas generally doesn’t make the cut. Many travelers are unaware that a small, sleepy town in the Ouachita Mountains features luxurious historic bathhouses, sophisticated art galleries, and scenic mountain trails that allow visitors to run their fingers through…
There is a great debate about which National Park is the most stunning. Some argue that Yellowstone’s bubbling mudpots and erupting geysers are one of the most impressive sights that a traveler could ever hope to see. Others say that Yosemite’s grand valleys and rock formations will stop visitors in their tracks and leave them…
Long before Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th president of the United States he was an avid hunter, naturalist, and outdoorsman. One of Theodore Roosevelt’s very favorite places was a rugged stretch of North Dakota that featured a series of surreal rock formations that looked like they were made out of petrified candle wax. Theodore…
The state of Utah is home to countless legendary hiking paths. The Narrows in Zion National Park is one of Utah‘s most celebrated and dangerous trails. The Narrows features a slim slot canyon with towering red rock walls that extend a few thousand feet into the air. Utah’s Virgin River inundates certain portions of the…
White Sands in New Mexico is a national park that offers an excellent outdoor experience. There’s something for everyone in this park and that’s why it’s a favorite weekend destination of families and outdoor enthusiasts. Below are the things you can do in White Sands. Go camping White Sands is the perfect place to go…
Scotland would probably be the least likely place you’d expect to find this certain piece of ancient architecture. But believe it or not, there is a pyramid in existence located in Scotland‘s Cairngorms National Park that actually serves as an interesting piece of royal history. Amidst the Scottish woodlands, this area is mostly known to…
Mesa Verde National Park is home to several ancient sandstone structures which once served as the dwellings of an ancient 13th to 14th-century civilisation. These people were known as the ‘Anasazi’ which was a Navajo term that roughly translates to ‘ancient enemy’. These rectangular structures span in height and size and some are placed precariously…
