Zapata Falls is a scenic waterfall located in the San Luis Valley, just outside of Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. To reach the falls, take U.S. Highway 150 south of the park and look for the sign for the Zapata Falls Recreation Area (coordinates: 37.62862, -105.59528). From there, a 3.5-mile paved road leads […]
The South Rim Visitor Center In Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is located near the park entrance. This center serves as a gateway for visitors to the park, providing them with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. This small visitor center offers […]
The Dinosaur National Monument visitor centers serve as a hub of information and resources for visitors to the monument. Dinosaur National Monument has two visitors one in Utah, Quarry Visitor Center, and one in Colorado, Canyon Visitor Center. During our visit to the monument we explored the Utah side and this post is about […]
The Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center is located at the entrance to the Mesa Verde National Park, off Highway 160. The center provides visitors with information and resources to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of the park’s natural and cultural resources. Various educational exhibits, interactive displays, and informational materials about the park can […]
Park Point, at 8,572 feet, is the highest elevation in Mesa Verde National Park. To reach the summit, hikers follow a short 1/2-mile out-and-back trail with about 50 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (37.28038, -108.46149), located off Mesa Top Ruins Road, the park’s main scenic drive. […]
The Swelter Shelter Petroglyphs are situated along Cub Creek Road (40.43749, -109.29257), about one mile from the Quarry Visitor Center in Dinosaur National Monument. The site is easily accessible, requiring just a short walk of 400 feet round-trip. At Swelter Shelter, you can view a variety of petroglyphs and pictographs created by the Fremont […]
The Soda Butte/Lamar River Trailhead is nestled in the stunning Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. From this trailhead, you can embark on various adventures, including the Lamar River Trail, Specimen Ridge Trail, Cache Creek Trail, and Miller Creek Trail. All of these trails begin and end at the same point (44.86933, -110.16635), right […]
Trout Lake Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back hike in Yellowstone National Park, featuring about 150 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (44.89912, -110.12312), located in Lamar Valley, approximately 1.5 miles south of Pebble Creek Campground on the Northeast Entrance Road, and three miles north of the Lamar […]
While camping in the national forest near the small town of Dolores, Colorado, we decided to explore the area one morning. After finishing our shopping at a local grocery store and an antique shop, we noticed a railroad museum across the road and decided to check it out. The museum, officially named the Galloping […]
The Two Ribbons Trail in Yellowstone National Park is an easy 0.7-mile boardwalk loop with virtually no elevation gain, making it accessible for all visitors. This scenic hike winds through conifer trees along the Madison River, with interpretive signs along the way that provide additional information about the area. The trail has two starting […]
