United States National Parks

  • Visit Glacier National Park during the Summer with little planning.

    Glacier National Park is definitely a national park that I recommend visiting. It is beautiful and unlike any other National Park. The pure nature that surrounds you is difficult to put to words and it is a place you just have to see in person to experience. It contains plenty of hiking options, wildlife sighting opportunities, old growth forests, beautiful mountains, and crystal clear lakes.  Initially you will find mixed opinions and sometimes confusing perspectives on when to visit and how hard it is to park and to get onto the main drive that runs through the park. Glacier initially seemed to be one of the more difficult parks to find…

  • A Quick Visit to Zion National Park in the Summertime

    Zion National Park is a popular park that requires some planning ahead, at least a day in advance, of your visit. You can arrive at the park mid-day, but you need to be prepared for it to be very busy with potential long lines for the shuttle buses, crowded shuttle buses, busy trails, and full parking lots.  When driving into Zion National Park from the South, you will be entering on Highway 9, which takes you through Springdale, Utah and into the South Entrance of Zion National Park. The main scenic road that travels to the main sites of Zion National Park is called Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. This scenic…