Looking for the best Glacier National Park itinerary? This step-by-step guide maps out the ideal way to spend 1, 2, 3, or more days exploring Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier, Logan Pass, and the park’s most iconic hikes. Glacier National Park is one of the most spectacular places to visit in the United States, but planning […]
September is one of the best months of the year to visit the national parks. The weather is fantastic across much of the USA, the busy summer season is coming to an end, and, in some parks, you can see the first of the fall colors. In this guide, we list 14 of the best […]
Planning a trip to the US national parks in August and don’t know which ones to visit? August is a busy time to visit the national parks, but crowd levels aren’t quite at their peak (that typically happens in July for many parks). In this guide, we list some popular summertime parks to visit plus […]
Which are the best national parks to visit in July? In this guide, we list 15 great parks to visit in the USA. Go hiking in Mount Rainier and Glacier National Parks, go whale watching in the Channel Islands, and venture into Alaska for some amazing adventures. About this National Park Series This article is […]
The list of US national parks to visit in June is wonderfully long and diverse. Visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, go hiking in the Rocky Mountains, spend some time in the tranquil forests in Olympic and Sequoia National Parks, and explore one of the most underrated US national parks, Wrangell-St. Elias. About […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton are two of the most popular national parks in the USA. These two parks sit by side and together they create an incredible vacation destination. Hike into the Tetons, explore the geyser basins and hot springs in Yellowstone, and spot elk, bison and bear as you tour the parks. If you […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought huge changes to how we live and work. With lockdowns and social distancing, employees of many businesses began to work remotely. Home offices, kitchens, and spare bedrooms became the new office space for many people. What we thought would be a temporary adjustment has now become a more permanent aspect of […]
One of the best ways to explore the USA is on a good old-fashioned road trip. Cruise along Route 66, road trip through the Florida Keys, explore the American Southwest, or even drive from coast to coast. In this guide, we share 18 of the best USA road trips…18 great ideas for your next big […]
At first you might be wondering, why write a post about how to drive from Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone? Sounds easy, right? Just connect the two points on a map and pick the quickest route. But what if I told you that you had several options and each of these included a different but very […]
Beartooth Highway is one of the most scenic drives in the United States, climbing to nearly 11,000 feet while passing alpine lakes, mountain passes, and sweeping views on the way to Yellowstone National Park. Connecting Red Lodge, Montana, with Cooke City near Yellowstone’s northeast entrance, this unforgettable road trip is often called the most beautiful […]
Looking for the best hikes in Glacier National Park? From the breathtaking Highline Trail and the scenic walk to Hidden Lake Overlook to the unforgettable hike to Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park is home to some of the most spectacular trails in the United States. We’ve visited Glacier National Park multiple times, hiking trails across […]
Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks are three of the most spectacular parks in the United States, and with 10 days, you can visit all three on one unforgettable road trip. Start in Grand Teton, where the lakes and the jagged mountain range create a hiker’s and photographer’s paradise. Journey north to Yellowstone, a […]
The Grinnell Glacier hike is a 10.6-mile round-trip trail in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. It’s considered strenuous, with 1,600 feet of elevation gain, but rewards hikers with turquoise lakes, waterfalls, wildlife, and one of the park’s most accessible glaciers. You can shorten the hike by taking the boat shuttle across Swiftcurrent […]
Looking for the best things to do in Glacier National Park? From driving Going-to-the-Sun Road and hiking to Grinnell Glacier to spotting wildlife in Many Glacier and kayaking on Lake McDonald, this guide covers the must-have experiences in one of America’s most spectacular national parks. Glacier National Park is one of the most breathtaking places […]
If you only have one day in Yellowstone National Park, what should you do? Yellowstone National Park is massive. It’s the second largest national park in the United States outside of Alaska. With thousands of acres of land, five entrances, numerous canyons and geyser basins to visit, plus a drive through valleys filled with bison […]
Yellowstone National Park is a wonderland of geothermal activity, stunning landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Steam hisses out of the ground along walking trails, bison stop cars in their tracks on the main park road, and technicolor hot springs never fail to amaze even the most seasoned traveler. In this post, learn about the best things […]
The Highline Trail is one of the most spectacular hikes in Glacier National Park, and one of the most popular. Stretching 11.6 miles from Logan Pass to The Loop, this iconic cliffside trail delivers jaw-dropping alpine views, wildflower-filled meadows, and frequent wildlife sightings — all with surprisingly modest elevation gain. If you’re planning a trip […]