Natural Bridges National Monument is a hidden gem that can be found in southeast Utah. It is home to three incredible natural bridges including the second largest natural bridge in the United states, Sipapu Bridge. Sipapu Bridge has an impressive 268-foot span and also holds the title as the thirteenth largest natural bridge in the […]
Jewel Cave National Monument can be found near the small, but charming, town of Custer, South Dakota. The cave system contains it’s namesake, Jewel Cave, which is currently the third longest cave in the world with around 209 miles of mapped passageways. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Jewel Cave a National Monument on February 7, […]
The Vermilion Cliffs National Monument covers over 290,000 acres and is located in Coconino County in Arizona. It was established on November 9, 2000 by a presidential proclamation by President Bill Clinton and is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The Paria Plateau, Vermilion Cliffs, Coyote Buttes, and Paria Canyon are some of […]
Lets start with a few facts and statistics on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial: It was established on March 3, 1925. Construction started on October 4, 1927. The presidents’ faces were completed between 1934 and 1939. Construction ended on October 31, 1941 Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington are the four presidents […]
The visitor center at Jewel Cave National Monument is the place to go to learn everything you need to know about this natural wonder. The visitor center is closed each year for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days. Their hours vary greatly depending on the season. In the off season (usually mid-September to mid-May) […]
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt on November 16, 1907. This 533 acre area in New Mexico protects the Mogollon cliff dwellings found here in the Gila Wilderness. It was added to the National Registry of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. Today it is run by the National […]
Jewel Cave was discovered in 1900 and President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a National Monument on February 7, 1908. It is located near Custer, South Dakota and offers numerous cave tours and even some hiking trails for visitors to enjoy today. It is the third longest cave system in the world with over 210 […]
Lonely Dell Ranch Historic District is located in Lees Ferry, Arizona and is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This 460 acre area was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and in 1997 it was expanded to include Lee’s Ferry. Lee’s Ferry was named after John Doyle Lee, who […]
While revisiting Spearfish, South Dakota this year we made the decision to hit up the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives again. This free attraction is pretty interesting and better yet pet friendly. When we visited last year none of the little museum buildings were open because of the pandemic. Before our trip […]
Owachomo Bridge is located in Natural Bridges National Monument near Lake Powell, Utah. This is the smallest and thinnest bridge in the park, but also thought to be the oldest. Below are some dimensions on the bridge: Height: 106 feet (32 meters) Span: 180 feet (55 meters) Width: 27 feet (8 meters) Thickness: 9 feet (3 meters) The […]
