Is there a best time to visit Yosemite National Park? The answer to that question depends on what you want to do. Be ready to hike, gaze and wonder. Summertime has been long known for being the most popular time to vacation. School is out for 10 weeks, the mood at...
Death Valley has been an object of fascination for almost as long as we’ve known of its existence. But potential visitors beware! Its sweltering summertime temperatures give Death Valley its name. And this means it can be a dangerously inhospitable place to visit. If...
Emerald Bay State Park is tucked into southern Lake Tahoe, where northern California meets Nevada. And like the rest of the Lake Tahoe region, the Emerald Bay scenery is breathtaking.The State Park was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1969. And it’s no wonder...
So you’re planning a trip to California, and you’re planning to spend your time in nature rather than in the big cities. You’ve heard about the vast redwood forests and decided you wanted to see the world’s tallest living trees. Just point your GPS toward...
Camping in America’s National Parks is a privilege handed down through generations of Americans. Our national parks are astoundingly beautiful. Breathtaking doesn’t begin to describe it. While some begrudgingly accepted the regulations put on federal...
Gettysburg is a name that every American recognizes. It’s historic and part of our heritage. Gettysburg is the site of the biggest battle that also marked the turning point during the Civil War. It is also the site of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech “The Gettysburg...
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