Category: Americas

People in every ages will love huge sand dunes at Coral Pink Sand Dune State Park. We walk all the way up to highest sand dunes. A senior couple also walk along sand dune ridge with us. We originally plan a stay of 30 mins  to an hour, but it turns out to be 1.5 to […]
Page in Arizona adjacent to Utah border is a popular city on I-89. The area is rich in attractions. Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Lower Antelope Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon, and X canyon are all good choices. We only tour Horseshoe Bend and Lower Antelope Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is magnificent when you look from far. That is probably what people usually says and done, and that is only half right. You can’t believe that views on the road and on trails inside Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are also stunning if you didn’t go yet.
Bryce Canyon National Park worth at least two night stays with little kids or elders. Two full days barely allow you enough time on popular trails and lookouts along scenic byway 63. You can also have better chance for stargazing through ranger-led astronomy program when staying longer. Many trails inside canyon are pretty enjoyable and […]
Kolob Canyons locates northeast corner of Zion National Park, but has no direct road connection to main area within the park. To reach there, visitors circle outside the park in one hour driving which makes Kolob Canyons less known.
South Utah has so many great national parks, national lands, and state parks. Tour companies offer a grand circle tour package covering Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Grand Canyon National park in 10 days or shorter. However, those trip only drive through […]
Minnewaska state park locates only 2 hours away from New York City,  neighboring  Mohonk Preserve and Monhonk Montain House. Although not for rock climbing, the state park also offers great views and trails no less than Monhok. The state park has upper parking lots nearby Lake Minnewaska and other parking lots around state park entrance. Upper parking […]
Taughannock Falls State Park is a very nice place to visit for whole family. It is one of New York State Park near Ithaca. Every summer  Taughannock Fall gradually slows to a trickle. Especially the first time we visited in 2016, because of severe drought, Taughannock Fall is  nearly invisible from Lookout point.  The 3/4 […]
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the top 10 US State Parks in 2015 10Best Readers’ Choice award. This New York state park offers gorgeous gorge views in every season. we visit this fall as part of our 2016 foliage trip. The main attraction is the Gorge Trail with 832 stone stairs all the way […]
Finger Lakes has a lot to offer, there are many state parks in the area. We have visited the area many times. Most recent visits are Fall of 2016 and Summer of 2020. Things to do Women’s Rights National Historical Park Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention […]