Standing erect like stone terra-cotta warriors, rows of towering gray pinnacles dominate green hillsides, each uniquely chiseled and sculpted into its own work of art. It’s a phenomenal sight, and, […]
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Category: National Parks
Red Rock Canyon State Park Guide (California)
The unique orange-and-white desert cliffs and buttes at Red Rock Canyon State Park (not to be confused with Red Rock National Conservation Area in Nevada) offer exciting hiking and exploration […]
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It’s time to close our national parks
As much as I hate to admit it, we probably need to close our national parks for a little while. Right now, the Trump administration has waived entrance fees at […]
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List of national parks closing
One of the last places that is still available for people to visit right now is the great outdoors. Having recently visited a national park in Arizona, I can state […]
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13 Fascinating Saguaro Cactus Facts
If you ask me, the saguaro cactus (pronounced “suh-wahr-oh”) might be the most iconic symbol of the American Southwest. It’s on TV shows, cartoons, and on all sorts of signage […]
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DC using National Guard to prevent cherry blossom crowds, virtual tours offered
The National Cherry Blossom Festival “commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC, and celebrates the enduring friendship […]
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Saguaro National Park: East vs West Compared
Saguaro National Park is home to the iconic Saguaro cactus and one of the best parks in Arizona. It’s divided into two sections: the East District (Rincon Mountain District) and […]
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Desert Ecology Trail at Saguaro National Park Review [2020]
Saguaro National Park is home to some of the most iconic desert scenery and one of the best national parks to visit in Arizona. The park straddles the city of […]
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56 Most Beautiful Places in the USA (Must-See for Road Trips) [2020]
Planning a road trip or vacation to the USA and not sure what to check out? Here’s a list of 56 of the most beautiful places in the (western) USA, […]
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Pinnacles National Park California Overview (Hiking, History, Etc.) [2020]
Charred spires and fins stand in rows along hilltops, their crevices filled with giant boulders and tall spouts of green vegetation. Hundreds of feet above, and against the backdrop of […]
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