National Park
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A Blue Ridge Mountains Adventure: Linville Falls
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and stretch for 550 miles, from Georgia to Maryland. They contain two national parks, miles of stunning vistas, amazing hikes, and gorgeous waterfalls. One such waterfall is Linville Falls in North Carolina.
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Exploring Yellowstone: A Remarkable Sight – Old Faithful Inn
First discovered in the 1870 Washburn Expedition, Old Faithful was the first geyser in Yellowstone National Park to be named. I can’t imagine how the explorers felt when they came across something as magnificent as Old Faithful. Built in the winter of 1903 and 1904 by Robert C. Reamer, the Old Faithful Inn is just…
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Exploring Yellowstone: A Sunset from Lake Butte Overlook
I’m not sure if it’s a Michigan thing but whenever we go anywhere, we have to find the best place to see a sunset. Preferably, that place needs to have water. That’s how we stumbled across this little gem; Lake Butte Overlook. Lake Butte Overlook, located in Eastern Yellowstone, offers sweeping views of Yellowstone Lake.…
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Exploring Yellowstone: Hot, Smelly Geysers and Springs
To really experience Yellowstone, one must visit the Geysers and Springs. Scalding water, emerald pools and the most potent rotten egg smell ever. How could we pass up that? West Thumb Geyser Basin This was one of the most unique Geyser areas that we visited in Yellowstone. The basin is located directly on the western…
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Exploring Yellowstone: The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is stunning. The raging, crystal blue Yellowstone river carves it’s way through the yellow and red canyon. And then, of course, there is the massive waterfall located at one end of the canyon. Roughly 20 miles long and ranging between 900 and 1,200 feet in depth, this massive geologic feature…
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Waterfalls of Yellowstone: Firehole Canyon Falls
Firehole Canyon Falls, while still beautiful, is one of the smaller roadside falls within Yellowstone National Park. It is easy to access and an excellent roadside stop.
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Waterfalls of Yellowstone: Undine Falls
Undine Falls is one of Yellowstone’s many impressive waterfalls. Undine Falls is an easily accessible and very beautiful waterfall of Yellowstone.