On July 1, 2016, Mammoth Cave National Park turns 75 years old! Come explore the country’s largest and most mysterious cave, located in Central Kentucky. Mammoth Cave provides a massively enthralling experience amidst its dark depths and lush woods. For fans of wildlife, this park is an incredibl…Read More
Lake Powell has many hidden coves and private bays, but nestled in the red earth is the beautiful Antelope Canyon. This is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Rains in this region usually occur in spurts and the dry earth cannot absorb the moisture. This causes flash floods. As t…Read More
Each year, millions of visitors flock to Yosemite National Park to see the famous Yosemite Falls, one of the most iconic features of the park. In terms of waterfalls, Yosemite Falls is a force to be reckoned with. Totaling 2,425 feet in height, Yosemite Falls is the world's 6th tallest waterfall. Th…Read More
The Hoh Rain Forest is located on the western side of Olympic National Park and is one of a few astonishing examples of a temperate rain forest in the United States. This temperate rain forest experiences mild winters and cool summers and receives between 12 and 14 feet in precipitation each year, …Read More
The iconic summit of Half Dome used to receive up around a thousand people each day climbing up the steep side of the granite giant. Just a couple of years ago, the National Park Service put a stop to the huge numbers of hikers and has limited this by the use of permits, issuing around 350 permits p…Read More
Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park
From European-American entrepreneurs and explorers to American Indians and United States Cavalry, a piece of history can be found in every corner of the Yosemite National Park. The first inhabitants of Yosemite Valley were American Indians who may have li…Read More