Winner Creek Trail at Alyeska Resort
Winner Creek Trail is probably one of the most popular trails in Alaska. Or at least, it was on the…
Virgin Creek Falls, Girdwood, Alaska
A very short hike allows you to check out a nice waterfall in Girdwood, Alaska. Upper Virgin Creek Falls is…
Sunset near Cap Rock, Joshua Tree National Park
There are plenty of great places to catch a spectacular desert sunset in Joshua Tree National Park. I first considered…
Keys View, Joshua Tree National Park
A visit to Joshua Tree National Park isn't complete without a stop at the highest point you can reach by…
Geology Tour Road, Joshua Tree National Park
With a thrilling name like Geology Tour Road (sarcasm intended), you might decide to skip the drive down this 4-wheel-drive dirt…
Hiking up Ryan Mountain, Joshua Tree National Park
Want to stretch your legs with a challenging hike in Joshua Tree National Park? Ryan Mountain provides a relatively short…
Skull Rock, Joshua Tree National Park
Judging by the crowds, Skull Rock is one of the most popular stops in Joshua Tree National Park. It's certainly…
Roy’s Cafe on Route 66: Mojave Trails National Monument
One of America's newest national monuments protects an excellent stretch of the Mother Road - Route 66 across southern California.…
Bagdad Cafe, Route 66, Mojave Trails National Monument
One of America's newest national parks preserves a huge chunk of the Mojave Desert and old Route 66. On your…
Kelso Dunes at Sunset, Mojave National Preserve
Want to climb around on some sand dunes, surrounded by the solitude of the Mojave Desert? You'll find some towering…