Looking for the perfect date for Valentine’s Day? Plan an excursion to your nearest national park. Offering up a one-of-a-kind experience before a stunning backdrop, it’s an ideal venue for a romantic date for two. From spa treatments to stargazing, read on to learn more about the national parks that will help you have the … Continue reading 6 Perfect National Park Dates for Valentine’s Day
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5 Insider Tips to Visiting Yellowstone in the Winter
Have you been to Yellowstone National Park in the summertime? If so, you know it’s a popular place to be. Summertime in Yellowstone means good weather, longer days, and pleasant temperatures. On the flip side, it also means crowded campgrounds, congested roadways, and lots of people. In contrast, the winter months in Yellowstone are peaceful, … Continue reading 5 Insider Tips to Visiting Yellowstone in the Winter
America’s Parks Reveal a Different Kind of Thanksgiving
The day before Thanksgiving is typically a hectic day in America. Across the country, people are traveling, cooking, and making last-minute trips to the grocery store. However, this is not a typical year and we hope people are staying closer to home. But as we busy ourselves preparing for tomorrow’s (small) feast, we ought to … Continue reading America’s Parks Reveal a Different Kind of Thanksgiving
Top 10 Ways to Virtually Visit a National Park
With much of the United States - and the world - under a shelter-in-place order, now is a great time to sit back and enjoy some of your favorite national parks for the comfort and safety of your home. Below is Chimani's list of top 10 ways to virtually visit them: 1) Google Cultural … Continue reading Top 10 Ways to Virtually Visit a National Park
The 6 Best National Parks For Winter Fun
It's no secret that America's national parks are the premier outdoor destinations in the US during the summer, but that in-the-know will tell you (or maybe not if they want it to remain a secret) that these amazing places take on a completely new look during the winter. Spectacular prairies becoming cross-country skiing paradises, pristine … Continue reading The 6 Best National Parks For Winter Fun
Warm-Weather National Parks You Need to Visit
National Park of American Samoa National Park of American Samoa is not only one of the least visited national parks, but it’s also the only U.S. national park south of the equator. And it’s the perfect place to shake off seasonal affective disorder. Located on three different islands, this national park has coral reefs for … Continue reading Warm-Weather National Parks You Need to Visit
A Winter Solstice Ritual You Need to Know About
Located in the Northwestern part of New Mexico, there’s no denying that Aztec Ruins National Monument is a special place. But the name “Aztec Ruins” is a bit of a misnomer. Early white settlers to the region believed that the ruins had been populated by the Aztec people—the nearby town and the ruins were named … Continue reading A Winter Solstice Ritual You Need to Know About
6 Ways To Celebrate Fall In The National Parks
6 Ways To Celebrate Fall In The National Parks
Summiting Guadalupe
I certainly hadn't heard of Guadalupe Mountains before arriving at the nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. To be honest, with the choice of driving north through snowy mountain towns or south through the Guadalupe range and El Paso, I was leaning north. Yet on our way out of Carlsbad, I bought my son a Junior … Continue reading Summiting Guadalupe
Sutro Baths was a test case for civil rights laws
In the summer of 1897, a young African American man filed a lawsuit against the former mayor of San Francisco Adolph Sutro - it was the first case to test California's recent civil right law. On several occasions, John Harris had been refused entry into the Sutro Baths because of his race. At the time, … Continue reading Sutro Baths was a test case for civil rights laws