Million-Plus National Parks
Photo: Sunset at Clingman’s Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by Scott Basford (Creative Commons) U.S. National Parks that have a million-plus, year-to-date visitors through the most current month, and ranked by attendance, as reported by the National Park Service. Through Dec 2014: Yellowstone...
Lakes Loop Trail (WA)
A lot of my favorite places in Mount Rainier National Park – Reflection Lakes, Faraway Rock, Mazama Ridge, Paradise River, and more – all jammed into one stroll. The Lakes Loop Trail Download Click to Download .GPX File Highlights: Glorious bodies of water, Mount Rainier...
Kautz Creek to Indian Henry’s (WA)
This is one of those glad-I-went-there, destination hikes, requiring effort for the payoff. The Indian Henry Download Highlights: Rolling meadows with wildflowers (in season) and views of Mount Rainier and, on clear days, Mount Adams and Mount St. Helens. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to...
Naches Peak Loop (WA)
This is a great hike for any time of the year for the views of Mount Rainier, but you must try it during wildflower season. The Naches Peak Download Highlights: A must for wildflower season. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to Park/Trailhead): Almost two hours...