The Park Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, is mostly underwater protecting some of Florida’s most pristine coral reefs off the Keys. The above ground areas include the Dry Tortugas Islands and Fort Jefferson, an 1800s fortification that is the largest masonry structure in the western hemisphere. It was established as Fort Jefferson National Monument in 1935 […]
Splash… HaHa, Where’s my Camera?
Biscayne NP, Florida The waters of Biscayne National Park are beautiful, especially when you get into the calm, clear channels on the keys on a paddleboard. This was the setting for my little (mis)adventure. I’d never been paddleboarding before, so for the guided tour I initially opted for a 2-person kayak for me and my […]
Biscayne
Biscayne National Park in Florida was established in 1980 to protect one of the last pristine areas of coral reef and keys in the US from encroaching development. Over 17,000 acres, 95% under water. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating Scenery Uniqueness Wildlife Diversity ILNP Park Review In a Word “Delicate” “You […]
Everglades
Everglades National Park, Florida, founded in 1947, protects the once-vast wetlands of southern Florida, home to an amazingly diverse collection of wildlife. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating Scenery Uniqueness Wildlife Diversity ILNP Park Review In a Word. “Teeming” “Who has divided a channel for the overflowing water, or a path for […]
Mount Vernon Trail – George Washington M
Do you like to bike? Then you should try Mount Vernon Trail in Washington, D.C. Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile long trail that extends from George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate to Arlington National Cemetery. It was first opened in 1972 as a multi-use path after biking became popular along the nearby George Washington Memorial […]
Review – Wondery Parks of the USA Bucket
Somewhat expensive water bottle but fun, very high quality, and a great conversation starter! I had seen ads for National Park water bottles like this for a while, but the price kept me hesitant–was it expensive because of the novelty, or was it truly high quality? Would the stickers last, or would they fade and […]
Shiloh
What made the Battle of Shiloh significant? Fought in April 1862, Shiloh marked the bloodiest fighting of the Civil War to that time with more than 20,000 casualties, and the narrow Union victory paved the way for Grant to ultimately secure the railroads and the Mississippi River which greatly hampered the Confederacy. Shiloh National Military […]
Capitol Reef
Most people can probably name one or two national parks in Utah, but many have never heard of Capitol Reef. Founded in 1971, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, is home to a dramatic geologic “fold” in the Earth’s crust. From the ground, the Waterpocket Fold resembles cliffs and buttes, but from the air, the long […]
Zion
Ever wonder what’s so amazing about Zion National Park in southern Utah? Start with spectacular canyon walls of red and white rock, add lush greenery and a river at the bottom, and finish with breathtaking views from the canyon floor and from above, and you can start to understand why Zion National Park is one […]
Bryce Canyon
Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is like visiting another world. It’s home to some of the most bizarre rock formations around. This valley, full of wind-eroded red spires known as “hoodoos,” is justifiably world renowned and was protected as a National Park in 1928. While you’ll find hoodoos elsewhere, you won’t find them […]
Glen Canyon
With iconic sites like Horseshoe Bend within its boundaries, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is not only a place for boating but a great place for hiking and incredible scenery. Straddling Utah and Arizona, the park is home to Lake Powell, one of the largest and scenic manmade lakes in America. It was established in […]
Navajo
Navajo National Monument in northern Arizona was created in 1909 to protect the sites of three ancient Puebloan ruins. Its name is derived from its location within the Navajo Nation rather than the people who lived there and abandoned these settlements several centuries ago. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating ILNP Park […]