Seasons Make a Big Difference Here Choosing which season to visit Death Valley National Park is important. While the best weather is during the winter and spring months, there are visitors who come to the park even during the most intense heat – the summer. We took our trip during April (late-spring) and temperatures were already …
Having just traveled to Saguaro National Park for the first time in 2018, I had no idea the park was split in 2 (East and West). One of the biggest choices was which side to see first. We only had a day and a half. I heard before that it was desert setting, so my expectations …
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A caving headlamp is an essential item while venturing into a dark and often damp environment. Caverns are known to be somewhat tricky to navigate and having your hands free especially if there is a slip or fall could mean the difference between a light injury vs something more serious. I also like the idea …
Now that I have kids school age, I’ve been looking for new ways to get them involved with the National Parks. A great way to do that is to have them join the Junior Park Ranger (JPR) program. There is a method to getting this badge and in this post I’ll describe some of the tips …
If you live in the United States and have been to our National Parks, it’s easy to appreciate all the efforts to keep part of our county untouched or reserved for their natural beauty. There are however, other countries who also hold their park system in high regards. Japan’s government is set on increasing the number …
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If you’ve ever considered climbing Angels Landing in Zion National Park, you’ll want to see this. Not only is it around 6,000 feet in elevation, but the panorama views from the trail are spectacular. This trail is not for the faint of heart. The sheer vertical drop on both sides makes it a strenuous hike that …
The Importance of Goal Setting I have set an ambitious goal to see all the National Parks during my lifetime. Sometimes, life gets in the way and that goal seems just a little bit further than possible. This post is about finding the strength and hope to reach your goals whatever they may be. We …
Going on a road trip to visit the National Parks? You could use the GPS in your cell phone to find your way around, but my experience has been that they are often unreliable.
On a recent trip to Yellowstone NP, I brought along my Moto G and used the GPS until my phone got out of range from the cell towers. It simply stopped working all together, but fortunately I had my Garmin to help me navigate (otherwise I would have been lost on several occasions).
Are you learning how to take great photos and want an awesome beginner camera from Nikon? Technology advances have made it possible for us to take photographs and store them instantaneously (no more film needed, a cost saver in itself). When photography was first invented, having your picture taken was very expensive and most people …
When determining which camera to buy, it is important to know which one is better for the type of photographs you plan to take. This article will highlight whether the DSLR or SLR camera is best. Of course, this will depend on a few criteria, which I’ll cover shortly. This article will also show you …