Chasing Fall at these 10 National ParksHere is a quick breakdown of 10 National Parks nationwide known for stunning fall colors! Do note that the times are historical estimates, and you'll want to do some research on the specific places, as the weather plays a big role in when colors change. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee/North Carolina)
2. Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado)
3. Acadia National Park (Maine)
4. Shenandoah National Park (Virginia)
5. Glacier National Park (Montana)
6. Yosemite National Park (California)
7. Zion National Park (Utah)
8. Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Ohio)
9. Mount Rainier National Park (Washington)
10. Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
Gear CornerThe REI Labor Day Sale continues until September 2. I highlighted 15 items that caught my eye. You can also shop the sale here on your own! Recent Articles You May Have MissedEasy Camping Breakfast Ideas Driving the rugged Denali Highway Exploring Nevada's Cathedral Gorge State Park Hiking the surreal Trail of Ten Falls in Oregon |
Alec is a landscape photographer and outdoors storyteller with a zeal for pushing boundaries in the wild. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, and visiting remote places, allowing him to photograph locations the rest of the world shies away from. In addition, Alec loves to write about his travels and craft articles that help educate and inspire others to find their joy in nature.
Happy first day of Spring and the NCAA Tournament. Today, I'm hanging out on the couch, watching copious amounts of basketball, and my perfect bracket is already finished... damn you, Louisville! In more personal news, I returned last night from Michigan after taking a last-minute flight out to see my godmother, who is dying from cancer. My mom and I were supposed to fly out next week, but my godmother's condition is worsening, and we wanted to see her before it was too late. It was a somber...
It took them a while, but the rankings of most visited National Parks have finally been released. The NPS also set a new record in 2024 with the most visitors ever! The top park has remained the same for most people's lives—a testament to how many people live on the East Coast and how accessible GSMNP is. The rest of the list tends to be in the top 10, simply shifting around from year to year. This one will be a short newsletter as I'm still getting back into things after being in Las Vegas...
You might be interested in ... YouTube Videos from Iceland Exploring the Katla Ice Cave + A Tour Review (BRAND NEW) - Watch it here. Cinematic Iceland, 17 minutes of stunning drone shots - Watch it here. If you enjoy these videos, I'd be very appreciative if you subscribed! Midnight Sun or Northern Lights? A Quick Pro/Con for when to visit Iceland If you're having some trouble deciding when to visit Iceland, I wanted to do a quick benefits breakdown of each season. I've been in June during...