The United States boasts many scenic national parks, monuments, and forests. They can be visited with the “America The Beautiful” Year Pass. It is THE reason my hubby and I explore the United States. After we visited America’s (and the world’s) first national park since 1872, Yellowstone, Wyoming, in 2008, we became hooked on the experience!
We visited 28* national parks fifteen years later (2023). Each park has its unique character, energy, and vibe. For me, It is a spiritual experience to wander through the wilderness.
“Between every two pine trees, there is a door leading to a new way of life. Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine into trees.”
— John Muir, Scottish-American naturalist
2008 – Yellowstone National Park, WY Badlands National Park, WY, Mount Rushmore National Monument, SD
Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 3 Our Stay in Westwood, CA We couldn’t get enough and visited Lassen for a third time! Just one more post about this amazing park Sulphur Works & Ridge Lakes On our third day in this magnificent park, we walked to Viewpoint Sulphur Works, an area with bubbling mud …
Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 2 Our Stay in Westwood, CA Cinder Cone Trail We were on our way early to the northeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. We wanted to hike the 4.7-mile Cinder Cone Trail, which was described as “challenging,” “hard,” “exposed,” and “only for the avid hiker.” We, therefore, came …
Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 1 Our Stay in Westwood, CA Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 1 We added a new national park to our bucket list: Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is an off-the-beaten-path national park that has yet to be discovered. Thus, it is a perfect place for us to explore …
North Cascades National Park – Day 2 Our Stay in Sedro-Woolley, WA The Blue Lake Trail On our second and last day in North Cascades National Parks, we started with the Blue Lake Trail. I expected a challenging hike since we had to climb 1100 feet in about 2.4 miles to reach Blue Lake. However, …
North Cascades National Park Our Stay in Sedro-Woolley, WA Hiking in North Cascades National Park We stayed in Sedro-Woolley, WA, mainly to visit our third and last National Park of Washington State, the North Cascades. In August 2020, we only drove the scenic route through the park and saw some overlooks. We already knew this …
Mount Rainier National Park Our Stay in Eatonville, WA Mount Rainier National Park – Day 3 We returned for a last visit to Mount Rainier NP because hubby still wanted to hike up to Panorama Point over the snow-covered, steep Skyline Trail. I was still wondering if I would give it another try. Nisqually Vista …
Mount Rainier National Park Our Stay in Eatonville, WA Mount Rainier National Park – Day 2 The weather looked promising! We saw a blue sky with a few clouds. So, six days after our first visit, we returned to Mount Rainier National Park to explore the Longmire area. Wonderland, Rampart Ridge, and Trail of the …
Several Hikes and Walks in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Our Stay in Eatonville, WA Visiting Mount Saint Helens NVM Mount Saint Helens NVM is among Washington’s top 10 attractions. It had been on our to-do list for a while. When we left Eatonville, the sun was shining. It was raining two hours later …
Mount Rainier National Park Our Stay in Eatonville, WA Mount Rainier National Park – Day 1 Now that we stayed in Eatonville, a visit to Mount Rainier National Park was a must, as the park was only an hour away. Especially because the weather looked promising today (although mountain weather can be very changeable). Mount …
Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park December 2022 Strolling Around in San Diego, CA – Day 3 We started the day with a visit to California’s first mission, the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769. The history of this National Historical Landmark is fascinating. The mission …
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