California’s wettest winter in decades, with record-breaking snow levels, has meant a summer of spectacular waterfalls, gushing rivers, and overflowing waterways in Yosemite National Park. And it’s not too late to go check them out! But go soon.
[Read more…]Desert View: How to Snag a Campsite in the Grand Canyon
The May, 2015 issue of Sunset magazine listed Desert View campground in Grand Canyon National Park as one of their 12 “all-time favorite campgrounds” in the western U.S. Located 25 miles east of Canyon Village, it lacks the massive crowds found along the South Rim yet promises the same stunning canyon views and spectacular sunsets. [Read more…]
Grand Canyon: Daring to Hike the Big One
Throughout Grand Canyon National Park, messages strictly warn against hiking from the canyon’s rim down to the Colorado River and back in a single day. They all scream: Don’t Do It! [Read more…]