Places

Haleakala National Park Maui – a scenic national park known as the “house of the sun”

Haleakala National Park Maui, a scenic national park known as the “house of the sun”. Sunrises and sunsets are only two of the many reasons to pay Haleakala National Park a visit on your trip to Maui. Spanning more than 30,000 acres of public land, the stunning landscapes range from Read More

Lassen Volcanic National Park – with the largest plug dome volcano in the world

Sure, you could always chase waterfalls, but how about chasing some volcanoes? Within Lassen Volcanic National Park, you’ll not only find one, but four different types of volcanoes: shield, plug dome, cinder cone and composite. This 106,000-acre park ranges in elevations from 5,300 feet to over 10,000 feet at the Read More

Mesa Verde National Park – the largest archaeological preserve in the United States

With more than 5,000 archaeological sites, Mesa Verde National Park is the largest archaeological preserve in the United States. Among the sites are some of the largest cliff dwellings in the world, as well as mesa-top pueblos, pit houses, and kivas (subterranean rooms used for meetings and religious ceremonies) — Read More

Bryce Canyon – the stunning geology of southern Utah

Bryce Canyon showcases the stunning geology of southern Utah, a red-rock wonderland created by wind, water, and snow. Among the nation’s most beloved (and photographed) parks, Bryce is a major draw for hiking, challenging rock climbing, and winter cross-country skiing trails. At here, erosion has shaped colorful Claron limestones, sandstones, Read More

Yosemite National Park – the first national park in the United States

Yosemite National Park is without question one of America’s most beautiful national parks. Along with Yellowstone and Grand Canyon, it is one of the three best-known parks in the national park system, and one of the most famous parks on earth. Most importantly, it’s the first national park in the Read More

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park – like stepping foot on another planet

There aren’t many places on Earth where you can see new land being born, but Hawaii is one of them! Born of fire. Born of the sea. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, shows the sheer power of volcanoes’ ability to shape and reshape our land. This park preserves Read More

Plitvice Lakes National Park – the Croatia’s best-known national park

Have you heard about the amazing waterfalls in Croatia? If so, Plitvice Lakes National Park should be on your Croatian bucket list for sure! It’s Croatia’s best-known national park, listed on the UNESCO List of World Heritage sites. The national park is renowned for the brilliantly colored cascading lakes featuring Read More

Arches National Park – the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches

Arches National Park, the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Located just 5 miles (8 km) north of Moab. The park is a wonderland of red rocks and blue sky. The red rock landscape at Arches might feel timeless, dream-like, or even other-worldly. Tips: Arches National Park is normally Read More