Category: National Parks & Monuments

Two parks in south central Idaho, known to be a mecca for rock climbers, allow us to explore granite formations dating back ~2.5 billion years. Located about an hour south of Twin Falls and...

Craters of the Moon National Monument, established in 1924, features a diverse volcanic landscape shaped by the Great Rift of Idaho. The campground offers convenient access to trails and scenic views, while the visitor center provides permits for cave exploration. Key attractions include unique lava tubes, craters, and stunning night skies.

This part of Idaho is known as the Gateway to Hells Canyon. Here we take a jet boat tour into Hells Canyon, ride the levee bike trail along two rivers, and step back in...

This part of our trip focuses on the west side of Glacier National Park accessible without traveling Going-to-the-Sun Road. Apgar Village We begin our explorations in Apgar Village on a chilly, overcast day after...

Located on the southeast side of Glacier National Park, this area of the park is not as well visited as the other areas. Which is a shame, because it offers incredible views, abundant wildlife...

Located on the east side of Glacier National Park, north of Going-to-the-Sun Road, this area of the park is known for stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and the historic Many Glacier Hotel. This year (2025)...

This section of Going-to-the-Sun road begins at the checkpoint beside the Apgar Picnic Area and extends to just before Logan Pass. Just like on the east side, most of our stops are just for...

Welcome to the first of a five part Glacier National Park series. Located in northeast Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most visited parks in the National Park System. But, this is...

Our main goal in this area is to visit Big Hole National Battlefield and hopefully catch sight of some of the famous haystacks. Given it’s known as the “Valley of 10,000 Haystacks”, we’ll surely...

Exploring Grand Teton National Park with family. Hidden Falls to Cascade Canyon Trail Per request… on day one with family, we to head down to Jenny Lake and take the boat shuttle across for...