Otter Cliff Overlook is one of the most popular overlooks in Acadia National Park due to its convenient location and stunning views. It is located in the southeastern section of Mt. Desert Island just off of Park Loop Road. Moreover, you can hike...
Thunder Hole is one of the most popular attractions within Acadia National Park, and for good reason. You might be able to guess what the attraction is about simply from the name - you can hear a "thunderous" sound from a cavern within...
Acadia National Park is the only national park in the entire northeast of the United States. Moreover, it holds the highest point on the east coast of the US at the Cadillac Mountain Summit. Still not convinced you should plan a visit? Well,...
In my opinion, one of the best possible day trips you can do is a day trip to a national park. If you agree, then you are in the right place. I will lay out the main attractions and activities for a day...
Since we only had one day in North Cascades National Park, we really had to pick and choose our activities. However, some of the trails in the more eastern areas of the park still had some snow on them when we visited in...
I could go on and on about the stellar scenery, variety of hiking options, and beautiful turquoise lakes in North Cascades National Park. However, I am going to take a little bit more of a unique angle in this article. Every national park...
Glacier National Park is full of incredible scenery, for example the Avalanche Lake Trail. This is the #1 rated hike on All Trails for Glacier. It leads to a lake of green and turquoise-colored waters with a mountain looming just behind the lake....
Thingvellir National Park was the first stop on my boyfriend and I’s itinerary after arrival at the airport in Iceland. We first went snorkeling in the Silfra fissure. Then we saw Öxarárfoss waterfall. Lastly, we walked the Almannagjá trail in Thingvellir National Park. Walking...
One of the most popular regions in Iceland is the Golden Circle. It is conveniently located less than an hour away from the capital city of Reykjavík. Öxarárfoss in Thingvellir National Park is just one of the attractions to visit within the Golden...
Svartifoss is not the tallest nor the most powerful waterfall in Iceland. Nevertheless, it is one of the most unique. Why? It is surrounded by basalt rock columns. These columns are present in a couple of other areas in Iceland, for example Stuðlagil...
The Silfra fissure is a popular tourist destination for snorkeling and scuba diving due to its incredibly clear waters. Divers can see views up to approximately 300 feet (~100 meters) away while underwater. As a bonus, the water is also pure enough to...
Zion National Park offers a variety of hikes, from family friendly to one of the most dangerous in the United States. The 3 most difficult hikes in Zion include: (1) Angels Landing (2) Hidden Canyon Trail (3) Observation Point. Each hike has an...
People from all around the United States and all around the world visit Zion National Park. For example, the Angels Landing hike attracts hundreds of thousands of hikers each year. However, what if you are only interested in one hike or not interested...
Kanarra Falls is less than an hour away from Zion National Park. It is approximately a four mile round trip hike that boasts two waterfalls as well as a natural rock slide. It is less expensive than Zion, if you are traveling by...