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If you’re looking for help planning a trip to Olympic National Park, you can use this ONP trip planner to ensure you have a magical park experience. From avoiding crowds to picking the perfect time to visit to selecting the right things to do, the tips in this Olympic National Park guide will make sure … Read more
There are a few genuinely great scenic drives tucked away inside US national parks, and Hurricane Ridge Road is one of them. Here’s what you need to know to plan your drive on Hurricane Ridge Road and back, including amenities, the best viewpoints, and ideas for things to do! Good to Know: Hurricane Ridge Road … Read more
Planning to hike the Marymere Falls Trail during your trip to Olympic National Park? This beautiful waterfall is at the end of one of the great hikes near Lake Crescent, and it’s a perfect way to soak in the Pacific Northwest’s cool air and Old-Growth Forests. This post is a trip report from my own … Read more
I’m currently sitting in a snowed-in hotel in Dickinson, North Dakota, reflecting on a successful National Parks road trip, and how our America the Beautiful Pass made it possible. As we left Theodore Roosevelt National Park last night, we counted up the thirty-five (35!) national parks, monuments, memorials, battlefields, historical parks, historic trails, recreation areas, … Read more
Appalachian National Scenic Trail The historic Appalachian National Scenic trail cuts through fourteen states in the eastern U.S.A including New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Georgia, Maryland, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Popularly also known as the A.T., the trail is over 2,000 miles long. The Appalachian National … Read more
Appalachian National Scenic Trail The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States. The trail goes on for about 2,200 miles or 3,500 km. The exact length varies due to modifications in the trail. It takes a hiker 5 to 7 months to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. The trail passes through … Read more
Appalachian National Scenic Trail The idea of the Appalachian Trail was conceived in 1921 and fully birthed in 1937. It’s a 2,180 miles long trail across major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains. The trail travels through 14 states in the United States of America. The states are; Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, … Read more
Allegheny Portage Railroad Located in southwestern Pennsylvania and about 12 miles from Altoona, Allegheny Portage Railroad is the first-ever railroad to be constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. The railroad which till today remains an industrial wonder functioned from 1834 to 1854. The railroad played a huge part in influencing and advancing the American trade market … Read more
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Often referred to as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is the place where America’s first textile mill (Slater Mill) was built. Blackstone River was chosen as the power source or the mill due to the convergence of all the right conditions … Read more
1. Adams National Historical Park This historical park, formerly the Adams National Historic Site is located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The Park was established to preserve the residence of former United States presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. Other notable people who lived here include Charles Francis Adams, Henry Adams, and Brooks Adams. The Park … Read more