When I committed to spending a night at the Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada, I pictured a cozy well-lit room with warm beds and a fireplace.
Tag: Adventure
Arches National Park – More Arches
According to US National Park Service, there are over 2000 natural arches in Arches National Park. Although one can make it a mission to cover as many arches as possible in one day, our time in the park was cut short by a road closure.
So after a rewarding morning hike to the iconic Delicate Arch, we hopped back into the car and followed the road to Devil’s Garden Trailhead. Continue reading “Arches National Park – More Arches”
Antelope Canyon
“Quick! Give me your jacket! I want to cover my camera!” – demanded the guy next to me.
Bryce Canyon National Park – Geology
I am breaking this post into two parts. Because I can’t imagine writing about Bryce Canyon National Park without spending a few words on the geology of the park. But if I do, the post will be too long for anybody to digest.
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To begin, Bryce Canyon is not a real canyon. It is not carved by flowing water.
Zion Mount Carmel Highway
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel (and Zion-Mount Carmel Highway) was constructed in the 1920’s to create direct access to Bryce Canyon from Zion National Park.
Zion National Park in a Day
If you have just one day to kill in Zion National Park, what would you do? Continue reading “Zion National Park in a Day”
America the Beautiful
Hello, I am back. Sorry about the silence.
I’ve been away on a road trip visiting national parks of America’s west.
We began our journey at McCarran International Airport in Vegas, where we picked up the rental car and drove to Springdale, Utah.
Hiking: Wallace Falls State Park
Come forth into the light of things.
Let nature be your teacher.
-W. Wordsworth
Spring weather in the Pacific Northwest can be rather interesting.
When we arrived at the Wallace Falls State Park, the rain was still pouring down. So we decided to sit in the car and have breakfast. Minutes later the sky cleared and we set out for the hike.
If you love water, you will love this park. Continue reading “Hiking: Wallace Falls State Park”
Bye Bye Greenland
This concludes my Greenland travelogue. All the Greenland posts can be found here.
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