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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Category: Parks and Outdoors
Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona Guide: Tips for Tours [2021]
Simply put, the Antelope Canyon in Arizona may be the most mystifying place I’ve ever visited. So this post deserves two parts. The first part will focus on helping you to prepare […]
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Chiricahua National Monument Park Guide
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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Yellowstone National Park Things to Do (Lodging, Hikes, Maps) [2021]
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most well-known national parks in the world. It’s home to stunning scenery like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the famous, Old […]
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How to Get the (Free) 4th Grade National Park Pass Today! [2021]
In 2015 the Obama Administration created the initiative known as Every Kid in a Park meant to encourage children to visit our national parks and public lands. So far it’s continued for each […]
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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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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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Hamilton Pool Preserve Park Guide (Dripping Springs, Texas)
A light trickle finds its way over the moss-covered cliffs and drops into the cool green waters—the small splash not even audible. There’s been yet another drought. While you’d prefer […]
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The Grand Prismatic Spring at Yellowstone National Park
The Grand Prismatic Spring — the famous brightly colored hot spring found in Yellowstone — may be one of the most iconic sites of all of the National Parks in […]
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32 Outdoor Gifts for Dad (He Will Actually Love) [2021]
Finding good outdoor gifts for dad can be an overwhelming experience because there are simply so many different options. But I’ve narrowed down a list of 32 different outdoor gifts that […]
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