The Sulphur Skyline trail hike in Jasper National Park draws the crowds, even though it’s take-your-breath-away steep for a good part of it. But the popular hike is a rewarding one, offering up 360 ° degree views from the summit, especially of the Fiddle River, Utopia Mountain, and Ashlar Ridge. […]
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Hotel Milo is a pet-friendly hotel in the heart of Santa Barbara, making it an ideal destination for travelers celebrating National Dog Day. Returning on August 26th this day of appreciation for canines, and for raising awareness around adoption and rescue was founded by renowned author, trainer, and conservationist Colleen […]
What to Know Before You Go Is the Badlands worth seeing? Contrary to its name, the Badlands are beautiful! The area was originally named mako sica or bad lands by the Lakota people because of its rocky terrain, extreme temperatures, and lack of water. Today, it’s a great place to […]
Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, lies the mystical Jim Corbett National Park, embroiled in tales of the Royal Bengal Tiger. Established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park, Corbett has the glory of being India’s oldest National Park. Wild Elephants crossing a stream at sunrise. Image courtesy […]
Looking for the best national parks to visit in December? Since we live in the Southwest, December is the perfect time to explore nearby National Parks. Some parks in the US turn into winter wonderlands, while others are finally bearable with cooler temps. Minus the holidays, you also get to […]
My life is an adventure and I love it! In 2016 my friend Grace and I went on the ultimate 7-day southwest national park road trip to Utah and Arizona. We visited Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and a couple of other beautiful spots the states have to […]
Who’s for porridge? Flahavan’s has announced details of its inaugural National Porridge Awards 2022. The competition will be open to the hotel sector this year and has been developed to help shine a light on the wonderful innovative ways hotels can play an important role in putting locally-sourced Irish oats […]
Looking for things to do in Yosemite National Park? Keep reading! When taking one of our many road trips through California, one of our favorite stops was Yosemite National Park. We had heard so much about it for years and couldn’t wait to see the Half Dome and El Capitan with […]
Hey, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? I don’t think I’ve written a blog post in a year or so. I hope you’re all doing well in these crazy times. As always, thanks for reading. I have a question: What’s your favorite U.S. National Park? Over the past two years, […]
If you’re heading to Glacier National Park in Montana, you might be overwhelmed by the many trails available for hikers of all levels. There are over 700 miles of them, so how do you know which are the absolute best hikes in Glacier National Park? Covering specs like difficulty, distance, […]