numerous waterfalls, and Mariposa Grove, where visitors can walk through a giant sequoia. With so much to see and do, visitors to the national park should consider finding a home base nearby to ...

The Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Created as an attempt to save the declining forest cover in the region, it was much later that the park received ...

As the school year comes to an end, backpacking, a blend of camping and hiking, offers a unique experience of exploring the ...

There are over 800 miles (1,287.5 kilometers) of hiking trails at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California ... a maximum party size limit of 25 people for day hikes within these parks.

The valley is unlike anything I've ever seen, with massive towering granite walls, stunning waterfalls ... hikes, scenic drives, and even pick-your-own fruit orchards. Great Sand Dunes National ...

CRAIG KOHLRUSS craig@craigkohlruss.com The walk to Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park requires a half-mile hike but the views are quite pleasant and include sites of waterfalls along the way.