Sliding Sands Loop

Sliding Sands Trail and Halemau’u Trail Loop | Stats, Photos & Tips

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In Haleakala National Park, you can combine two very unique trails into one big day hike. The Sliding Sands Trail, which is one of the most popular trails in the park, starts on the rim of Haleakala and ends on the crater floor. To finish the hike, you can retrace your steps back up the Sliding Sands Trail, or, for …

Things to do in Denali NP

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Eielson Visitor Center on Denali Park Road

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Eielson, which is located at mile 66 on Denali Park Road, is one of the most spectacular places to visit in Denali National Park & Preserve. On a clear day, the views of Denali are unbeatable. The drive to get here is gorgeous, there are several short hikes to choose from, and you get to venture away from the crowds …

Columbia Glacier Photo

Columbia Glacier Kayaking Tour: The Ultimate Guide

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If you want to witness the power of one of the world’s most active glaciers in action, then add the Columbia Glacier to your Alaskan itinerary. With roughly 13 million tons of ice breaking off of the Columbia Glacier everyday, there is a good chance that you will be able to watch a calving event take place. From within Columbia …

Wrangell St Elias Flightseeing Information

Wrangell – St. Elias National Park Flightseeing Tour: What to Expect & Is It Worth It?

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One of the best ways to experience the immense size and grandeur of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is to take a flightseeing tour. This national park is massive…13.2 million acres with only a grand total of 101 miles of roads. Wrangell St. Elias National Park & Preserve also contains the largest number of glaciers and some of the …

Thirteen Glacier Flightseeing Tour

Thirteen Glacier Flightseeing Tour | Wrangell – St. Elias National Park & Preserve

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The Thirteen Glacier Flightseeing Tour is a 70-minute tour of Wrangell – St. Elias National Park & Preserve that is offered by Wrangell Mountain Air. This flightseeing tour offers spectacular views of the Wrangell Mountains. On this tour, we flew over numerous glaciers, spotted Dall sheep clinging to the cliffs, soared over the Kennecott and Erie mines, and got close …

The Vessel New York City

How to Visit the Vessel: Photos, Tips, and FAQ’s

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The Vessel is one of New York City’s newest attractions. This futuristic spiral staircase, which is the centerpiece of Hudson Yards, looks like something out of a science fiction movie. It’s fun to visit and fun to photograph, but it’s not without controversy. In this guide to the Vessel, we share with you everything you need to know about how …

Mount Rainier Photo

The Perfect Mount Rainier National Park Itinerary

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How do you plan the perfect Mount Rainier National Park itinerary? The answer to this question depends on how much time you have to spend in the park and how much you like to go hiking. At a minimum, you need two days in the park, in order to visit the highlights and hike a few trails. With a third …

Best Badlands Hikes

10 Great Hikes in Badlands National Park

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One of the best ways to see Badlands National Park is from a hiking trail. And one of the great things about this park is that most of the hikes are short and sweet, perfect for all ages and ability levels. In this guide, we cover the 10 best hikes in Badlands National Park. The hikes on this list range …

Best Observation Decks NYC

Best Observation Decks in NYC: Ranked by Price, Height & View

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Viewing New York City from its tallest buildings is one of the city’s best experiences. There is something thrilling about looking out across Manhattan and peering down at the people and bright yellow taxis far below. Visiting the observation decks in Manhattan can be an expensive and time consuming process. You may not want to shell out hundreds of dollars …

How to Visit the Edge NYC

Complete Guide to Edge NYC & City Climb: New York’s City Most Thrilling View

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Edge NYC is one of the newest additions to the Manhattan observation decks. Hovering 100 floors above the city streets, this sky deck offers jaw-dropping views over Manhattan. Adding to the thrill is the glass floor, where you can peer down to the city streets far below. In late 2021, Edge NYC elevated the thrill factor by unveiling their new …

One Day in Cuyahoga Valley

One Perfect Day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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One day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is all the time you need to visit the highlights. With one day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, you can hike one or two short trails, spot wildlife in Beaver Marsh, visit a few waterfalls, and ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Quick Facts About Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park …

How to Photograph Cathedral Rock Sedona

How to Photograph Cathedral Rock from the Crescent Moon Picnic Site

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The Crescent Moon Picnic Site is one of the best photography locations in Sedona. If you want to photograph Cathedral Rock with Oak Creek, which is one of the iconic shots in Sedona, this is the place to go. There is more to do at the Crescent Moon Picnic Site than just take a picture of Cathedral Rock. Go fishing, …

Capitol Reef Itinerary

The Ultimate Capitol Reef National Park Itinerary

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With beautiful scenic drives, slot canyons, backcountry roads, historical sites, thrilling hikes, and stunning landscapes, Capitol Reef is an unexpectedly amazing national park. If you are planning your Capitol Reef National Park itinerary, we have lots of information to help you plan your trip. Capitol Reef National Park is a highly underrated park. The views and the hiking trails easily …

Where to Stay in Sedona

Where to Stay in Sedona: Best Hotels for Your Budget

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Trying to decide where to stay in Sedona? You have lots of great options to choose from, from resorts with pools and on-site restaurants, cozy boutique-style hotels, family friendly resorts, adults only bed and breakfasts, and highly-rated budget properties. An important factor to consider is the location of your hotel. There are several neighborhoods in Sedona to choose from, as …

Soldier Pass Trail

How to Hike the Brins Mesa – Soldier Pass Loop in Sedona

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The Brins Mesa and Soldier Pass Loop combines two scenic hiking trails into one awesome experience. Since this is done as a loop, you are always hiking through new landscapes, so the view is always changing. From Brins Mesa, you get panoramic views of the surrounding red rock mountains. On the Soldier Pass Trail, you get to see Devil’s Kitchen …

The Ledges Tail Cuyahoga

The Ledges Trail, A Must-Do Hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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In Cuyahoga Valley National Park, there are many short hikes to choose from. The Ledges Trail is our favorite hike in the park. This is a beautiful hike, and it is a much different experience from the other hikes that we did in Cuyahoga Valley. For most of this hike, the trail follows along massive walls of moss-covered sandstone, aka …

Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley

14 Wonderful Things to Do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves a lush river valley that is home to both natural and historical sites. Among the thousands of acres of forests and wetlands are a network of hiking and biking trails. Visit a covered bridge, ride a train through the heart of the park, learn about the Ohio and Erie Canal, and photograph the waterfalls. In …

Best Sedona Itinerary

Sedona Itinerary | Best Way to Spend 1 to 6 Days in Sedona

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There are many different ways to piece together a Sedona itinerary. Your perfect itinerary depends on your traveling style. Whether you are an avid hiker, a family traveling with kids, or someone who wants to experience Sedona without spending time on the hiking trails, we have some great suggestions for you. In this guide, learn how to plan your perfect …

Zion Mount Carmel Highway

10 Things to Do in Zion if You Don’t Want to Ride the Shuttle

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Zion is one of the most popular national parks to visit in the USA. Recently, this park has been drawing record numbers of visitors. Because of this, you should expect big crowds waiting to board the Zion Shuttle.  By 8 am, the line to board the Zion Shuttle can be very long. We are talking a wait of an hour …