We love exploring the National Parks and all of the other amazing places in the National Park System. There are hundreds of National Monuments and sites to enjoy. We share details about all of the ones we have visited to make your visit a little easier.
Rainbow Falls is a beautiful waterfall in Devils Postpile National Monument in California. There is a short hike to the waterfall, and you have to ride the shuttle into the monument, so make sure to click on the link above for those details. To begin the hike to Rainbow Falls,…
Colorado National Monument is like a miniature Zion Canyon located just outside Grand Junction Colorado. There are beautiful red rocks, a large canyon with a scenic drive, and several hiking trails. You can even camp in the monument, and there is a small Visitor’s Center with a Junior Ranger Program. …
Everything in South Dakota revolves around Mount Rushmore. This is a great national historic site that everyone should visit. We highly recommend planning a road trip to see this American treasure. We have even created this South Dakota Roadtrip adventure list to help! Mount Rushmore costs $10 for parking. Your National…
Jewel Cave National Monument is located in South Dakota and is part of our South Dakota road trip adventure. This cave is conveniently located west of the town of Custer really close to Wind Cave National Park and Mount Rushmore. One thing to know before you go to Jewel Cave…
Scott’s Bluff National Monument is one of many historic sites along the Oregon Trail. Located in western Nebraska, Scott’s Bluff has a small museum and a few trails, and includes a scenic drive through several tunnels to the top of the bluff. Though Scott’s Bluff may not be a final destination,…
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is located in South Dakota near Badlands National Park. This site is fairly new, and there is not a lot to see, but it is definitely worth a stop if you are in South Dakota. History buffs will really like stopping at this site…