Rocky Mountain National Park

One vacation option to consider is Yellowstone National park. According to The National Park Service “Yellowstone is the first National park made in the US and the 2nd oldest in the world. It would be a really good place to go and visit because visitors can go see colorful hot springs rise up, see geysers (like Old Faithful), mudpots, and lots more!!! This implies that Yellowstone is very colorful and beautiful. Besides it being beautiful there are a lot of things families can do, and places…

natural wonders, called National Parks, that outshine the rest of the country in terms of beauty. Luckily, these areas are protected by the national government in order to provide areas for citizens to take a break from the day to day hustle, and enjoy a vacation with family in some of the most beautiful places in the world. One of these areas, Yosemite National Park, is located in the beautiful mountains of California. Yosemite is home to pristine waters, jagged mountains, and expansive…

One of them is the alpine tundra which is a Dry, rocky, and treeless areas near the tops of mountains. Alpine tundra has very few growing plants and a few mammals, such as mountain goats and pika. Another habitat is the Mountains Meadows which is a lush, spongy oases of sedges, wildflowers and shrubs grow at elevations from about 6,000 to 11,000 feet. They range from small glades to grasslands with thousands of acres. Because of winter snows, mountain meadows often remain moist throughout the…

in 1890 as the 43rd people, more than 1,293,953 people now live in Idaho. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its beauty. In Idaho, they many gorgeous places you can visit. One major attraction is Sun Valley located on Idaho’s splendid mountains where many Native Americans once climbed. Many famous Americans who have helped made America a better place have come from Idaho such as Moses Alexander and Ezra Pound. Idaho’s motto is “Esto Perpetua” meaning, “let it be perpetual.” Idaho has…

and predator animals can throw off an entire ecosystem. “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe” (Muir, 1911). For example, when looking at the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park it can be found that a minor change can lead to what is called a “trophic cascade”. The simple reintroduction of a small number of wolves changed not only the booming deer population, but the behavior of the deer. This change in behavior…

Growing up in Thurmont, MD near the Catoctin Mountain National Parks, I was always considered an outdoor kid. My parents got me interested in hunting & fishing and hunting became my true passion since my first hunting experience at the age of 9. I started to trap shoot at the age of 13 and have grown to be a nationally-ranked competitive trap shooter and a shooting ambassador. I have begun to work with my shooting club to understand the working of a sporting clay and trap club, how competitions…

Mountains of high and valley low, the Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most intriguing parks to learn about and to discover what the park’s true purpose is. From the park's first primitive ages, to present day, the view of the National Park has changed through the test of time. The different climates and changes to the environment are absorbing and important to not only the people who act as caretakers of the park, but the people who admire the beauties of the park as well. This park is one…

The Great Smoky Mountains I had never smelt the mountains before. When I was planning my trip everyone who had been there before said, “Oh, that smell! You’ll never forget it!”. I always knew it would be an unforgettable trip I just never thought I would crave the mountains afterwards. I can still feel the cool, crisp air that I inhaled when I walked to the porch to watch the sunrise. I can still taste the freshly brewed coffee, doused in chocolate creamer, as I brought myself to rest on the…

blanket Tennessee hills, highways and byways. While you may prefer driving to view the lovely leaves, alternate vehicles such as bicycles, helicopters, boats, hot air balloons and trains are available. Hiking and horse trails and are located in state parks. Piggy-backing leaf peeping with fun activities is trending now. We've compiled Nashvillian's pet…

There is no greater retreat on earth than a weekend spent in a Smoky Mountain cabin. This relatively affordable abode comes in a few different forms ranging from exquisitely luxurious to rustically quaint. No matter what your tastes, you are certain to find a Smoky Mountain cabin that is right for your vacation. The first step to your own Smoky Mountain getaway is as close as your computer. I found a lot of resources that will point anyone looking for a romantic retreat like this on the…