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Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Looking toward Kontrashibuna Lake from the slopes of Holey Mountain as the vegetation turns yellow and gold in September and summer fades to fall.

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska. Volcanoes steam, salmon leap, bears forage, and mountains reflect in shimmering … [Read more...] about Lake Clark National Park & Preserve

Filed Under: Glaciers, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks, Volcanoes, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, biking, birdwatching, boat tours, boating, cabins, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, northern lights, stargazing

North Cascades National Park

Boats on Lake Chelan at North Cascades National Park

Just three hours northeast of Seattle, along the Canadian border, North Cascades National Park’s rugged beauty is characterized by conifer-clad mountains, deep forested valleys, peaceful lakes, … [Read more...] about North Cascades National Park

Filed Under: Glaciers, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, boating, camping, canoeing, hiking, hotel, kayaking, photography, rock climbing, swimming

Mount Rainier National Park

Waterfall under a bridge at Mount Ranier National Park

Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning … [Read more...] about Mount Rainier National Park

Filed Under: Caves, Glaciers, Mountains, National Parks, Volcanoes, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, photography, rock climbing

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park in Alaska is the largest U.S. national park at over 13 million acres. It's roughly the same size as Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, and Switzerland … [Read more...] about Wrangell–St. Elias National Park

Filed Under: Glaciers, Lakes, Mountains, National Parks, Rivers, Volcanoes, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, camping, hiking, kayaking, photography, skiing

Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the … [Read more...] about Zion National Park

Filed Under: Canyons, National Parks, Rivers, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, biking, camping, canyoneering, hiking, raft trips, rock climbing, stargazing

Desoto State Park

Azalea Cascade at Desoto State Park

Mountainous Desoto State Park is nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain in scenic Northeast Alabama and accented by many rushing waterfalls like Desoto Falls, Laurel Falls, Indian Falls, Lodge Falls, … [Read more...] about Desoto State Park

Filed Under: Hidden Gems, Mountains, State Parks, Waterfalls Tagged With: backpacking, biking, cabins, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming, ziplining

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