Exploring caves might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering America’s National Parks. It’s true that the largest cave in the world is Son Doong in Vietnam in terms of volume. However, the longest cave system in the US and the world is Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky! Mammoth Cave in … Read more
Big Bend National Park is an incredible, awe-inspiring park located in the far western part of Texas. The park is an outdoor lover’s paradise. It’s the ideal location for those who love hiking, wildlife viewing, kayaking, river rafting, and much more. The best time of year to visit Big Bend would be during the spring … Read more
Biscayne National Park is a true tropical paradise located only about an hour from the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami. If you’re a fan of misty sea breezes and the wonders of the ocean, you’ll fit right in when visiting Biscayne. This magnificent national park is actually 95% water and serves to protect a … Read more
Most people have heard of the Florida Everglades, but not everyone understands exactly what they are, and even fewer adventurers have ever been hiking, paddling, or camping there. The term Everglade refers to a swampy grassland, seasonally or permanently covered by slowly moving water. The best-known examples are found near the tip of Southern Florida, … Read more
At first glance, many people might not realize there are any Wisconsin national parks. But look closer and you’ll see that there are several outstanding NPS units worth visiting. It can be helpful to know that, within the National Park System, only 63 units bear the attention-grabbing designation “national park.” But the National Park Service … Read more
