National parks are ideal places to explore the “wildness” of our natural heritage. Connecting to our wild spaces is a great way to learn about the world around us, the wildlife within it, and a little bit about ourselves, too. Each April, during the presidentially-proclaimed National Park Week, the National Park Service joins the National…
Backpacking Grand Teton National Park has to be one of the most enjoyable backpacking trips you can take. The park has many backpacking trails that highlight many stunning scenic views. But backpacking Grand Teton National Park in just two days is a challenge. It can be done, but you have to decide if you want…
Backcountry camping has to be one of my favorite things to do. When I was a teen, I started backcountry camping with my family. We often go to a local National Park that we were fortunate to have within a several hours drive from our home. Later, in college, my friends and I would dash…
If you are an avid hiker, chances are that you found that most National parks in the North and Western states are covered by thick snow and ice. If your favorite National park hiking trail is not covered in snow, it soon will be. But, just because snow and ice cover the hiking trails you…