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Spectacular settings, wild histories, eternal natural mysteries—our amazing national parks have it all. Why is it then that most national park tours don’t really jibe with their breathtaking backdrops? While a guided tour in any national park ought to meld seamlessly with its grand locale, the all-too-common assembly line approach to many of them feels anything but special. … Read more
While it may not have national park status and sees fewer visitors than its more popular southern Utah “neighbors” like Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is every bit as spectacular—plus off the charts on the solitude scale. It features a dramatic landscape of sandstone cliffs and slot canyons, picturesque washes and … Read more
A popular lodge in Washington’s Olympic National Park burned to the ground this weekend. The Seattle Times reports that Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge was found in flames on Sunday afternoon, and the structure was deemed a complete loss despite attempts to extinguish the blaze. The lodge has been closed for an $11 million renovations since March, … Read more
Often compared to the Galápagos, here’s how to explore the best of Anacapa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santa Rosa Island, San Miguel Island, and Santa Barbara Island. When I was a rookie beach lifeguard in Carpinteria, CA, in the early 90s, I’d often gaze from afar at Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands. From my tower, … Read more