As I sat alone, high above the Virgin River looking out over Zion Canyon, I thought to myself what a rare and wonderful experience to have such a beautiful place all to myself. Even if only for a morning. I promised to seek out more moments like these.
If you find yourself in the wide open West this winter, either for business or for pleasure, take a look around. You’re in the midst of national park country, just minutes away from some of the most incredible sites in the USA.
National Parks Traveler, a website dedicated to all things national parks, has created a wiki…
Next week, April 21-29, all 397 National Parks will be offering free admission to celebrate National Park Week. Over 84 million acres of spectacular scenery and historical landmarks will be open to the public for you to explore. To help you plan and get the most out of your park visit, check out a few of these National Park related iOS and Android apps that are currently available for free in honor of the occasion.
Over the summer, Nature Valley sent out a team of hikers to record miles of trails, street view style, from various National Parks. In addition to helping spread awareness of the current plight of these wilderness areas, Nature Valley hopes their Trail View project will ultimately get more people to the parks by first helping them to experience the trails from the comfort of their own home.
