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Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail spans 2,180 miles across 14 states from Georgia to Maine. It is a “public footpath,” and was devised and built by private citizens between 1921 and 1937. It runs through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the eastern United States including two national parks, a couple of smaller national […]

Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania preserves the site of the largest battle ever fought in North America and the turning point of the U.S. Civil War. The battle involved more than 160,000 troops and marked the end of General Robert E. Lee’s excursion into the North. The park surrounds the small town of Gettysburg, […]

Cabrillo

Cabrillo National Monument lies on Point Loma near San Diego, California and protects several landmarks including the landing spot of Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo, an early lighthouse, World War II defenses, and an ecosystem of coastal tide pools. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating ILNP Park Review Our Visit. I visited Cabrillo […]

Canyonlands

Canyonlands National Park, Utah, was established in 1964 and is home to thousands of red rock canyons,spires and arches twisted together into a bizarre landscape that is beautiful and yet otherworldly. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating Scenery Uniqueness Wildlife Diversity ILNP Park Review In a Word. “Alien” “You answer us with […]

Arches

Arches National Park, Utah, established in 1971, is home to lots of arches! 2000+ as a matter of fact. Besides that, it’s got some phenomenal rock formations which will leave you thinking “this is unearthly!” Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating Scenery Uniqueness Wildlife Diversity ILNP Park Review In a Word “Whimsical” “He […]

Colorado

Colorado NM, Colorado protects an amazing landscape of red rock canyons and giant red monuments near the Colorado River. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating  ILNP Park Review Our Visit. We visited Colorado National Monument as part of a camping trip to western Colorado and southeastern Utah in June. Our Weather. Hot and […]