We had Silver Forest Trail recommended to us by a volunteer at the Sunrise Area of Mount Rainier National Park. The trail is a simple out-and-back with no particular destination in mind, but it turned out to be the most eye-popping of any trail we hiked. This was due to the…
The Sol Duc Area of Olympic National Park is a small area, but it does feature a large campground and two amazing hikes. This area is located about a half hour west of Crescent Lake, so you can easily visit on a half-day trip if you are staying at Crescent Lake…
Granny's Cafe is a great restaurant just east of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park. Granny's is family-run and has been around since 1956. Even if you don't eat a meal here, you will want to stop for some ice cream. The cones were creamy and delicious. I didn't even get…
Forks, Washington, isn't in Olympic National Park. It also doesn't have any vampires that we could find, but it is a beautiful coastal city with a lot of things to do nearby. Below is our guide to a few nice stops and things to do near Forks. Of course, while you…
Cooke City near the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Parks has some beautiful and unique waterfalls. We had the chance to visit one hidden gem on a recent trip to Yellowstone. Bridal Falls is located just outside Silver Gate a few miles west of Cooke City. If you find yourself near…
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada is located between Las Vegas and Mesquite. It is a great daytrip, or side trip for those traveling along this route. There are a bunch of short hikes, roadside stops, and a nice Visitor Center with an active Junior Ranger Program. Here is the…