Having been here in the summer it was interesting to see the same hike in October. While the pine trees don't change colors, it seemed like the granite had more of an autumn hue as the waterfalls dwindled and narrowed. It also of course got dark much earlier, and while a sunset at the top …
We did two Yellowstone River hikes, and made a lot of choices based on how crowded the park was. During the day we did the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop Trail and then waited until sunset to head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop Trail The Yellowstone River Picnic …
Maybe you're going to be in Yellowstone on a weekend, and you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of people in jeans taking all the parking spots and swarming all over the geysers or getting out of their cars when they see a bison. There are plenty of places where you can put in a …
The drive from Lake Tekapo to Mt. Aspiring National Park had views on par with the destination itself, and some of the windiest, windiest (squiggly roads and high winds) roads we experienced until the drive to Milford Sound. The park itself was one of the few places we were actually able to freedom camp in …
After the price for Balcones Canyonlands and Wild Basin Preserve (free), the price for McKinney Falls was a bit steep, but also justifiable since we didn't pay for any other parks. It's also different that the other parks because its much more recreational and developed as a park. Trails are paved, and the falls are …
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The welcoming committee in Banff at sunset, so around 10:00 PM. Driving into Banff was one of the strangest driving experiences. We knew there were wildfires in the area but didn't realize quite how bad the issue was until we were on the road. As we drove out of Calgary towards Banff we kept saying …
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