Crossing Berthoud Pass (US 40) in the Rockies
Berthoud Pass is a high mountain pass (11,307 feet) in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. The pass is located…
National Forests
The United States has 154 protected areas known as National Forests. They are managed by the US Forest Service, and not the Park Service.
There is at least one national forest in every US state, but ten: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Rhode Island.
The first national forest was established as the Yellowstone Park Timber and Land Reserve on March 30, 1891.
Hiking the Bells Canyon Trail High Above Salt Lake City
Bells Canyon, is located near Salt Lake City, Utah, high in the Wasatch Mountains, just southeast of the city limits….
What and Where is Arkansas’s Grand Canyon?
Arkansas’s Grand Canyon is just a name given by a local to the deepest canyon in the Ozarks. There is…
Driving the Mount Rose Highway into Tahoe
The Mount Rose Highway, also known as Nevada State Route 431, is a scenic mountain road located in the state…
Touring the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe
The Tallac Historic Site is a fascinating cultural and historical destination located near South Lake Tahoe on the California side….
Driving Along Sedona’s Red Rock Scenic Byway
The Red Rock Scenic Byway, also known as State Route 179, is a picturesque road located just south of Sedona,…
Exploring the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway in the Rockies
The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is a 55-mile (88 km) road located in the central part of Colorado, running…
2-Day Scenic Road Trip Around Puerto Rico
Nestled in the idyllic tropical setting of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, a United States territory, presents an excellent opportunity for…
10 Things to Do Outside the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
Depending on how you’ve scheduled your trip to Grand National Park, you may need or prefer a day or two…
10 Things to Do Around Glacier National Park
Depending on how you’ve scheduled your trip to visit Glacier National Park, you may need or prefer a day or…
10 Things to Do Outside of Yellowstone National Park
Depending on how you’ve scheduled your trip to Yellowstone National Park, you may need or prefer a day or two…
Drift Creek Falls in the Siuslaw National Forest
Drift Creek Falls is a hidden gem located in the Siuslaw National Forest minutes away from the Oregon Coast. The…
Hiking the Fay Canyon Trail in Sedona, AZ
The Fay Canyon Trail is a popular hike in Sedona, Arizona. The town is known for its stunning red rock…
Hiking to St. Mary’s Glacier in Idaho Springs, CO
St. Mary’s Glacier is close to, but not located inside, Rocky Mountain National Park. While the glacier is not within…
Portland to San Francisco Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway
In this road trip, we start in Portland, Oregon, and head immediately to the Pacific Coast. From there, we will…