Location: Rainy Lake Trail, North Cascades National Park – U.S. National Park Service, Washington, USA.
Time and Date: Afternoon of August 30th, 2013.
Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service) is home to hundreds of hydrothermal wonders including Castle, Grand, Daisy, Riverside, Beehive, and the famous Old Faithful. The Old Faithful is the most prominent attraction of the park. Waiting and watching the Old Faithful geyser to erupt is a tradition of the park. As the name suggests, you can trust Old Faithful to erupt for 5 mins approximately every 90 mins. Other than this stunning Old Faithful Geyser, there are many attractive geysers, pools, and hot springs at walking distance. You can boardwalk to the beautiful flower shaped Morning Glory Pool from the Old Faithful Visitor Center. The large hydrothermal Biscuit Basin is just 2 miles north of Old Faithful.
These photos are from our two day trip to Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service) in late August 2012.
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Location: Teton Pass Highway, just outside Grand Teton National Park – National Park Service, Wyoming, USA.
Time and Date: Around 6 pm on August 31st, 2012.
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Her garden is as beautiful as her. Lovely …..!!!
Grand Canyon National Park (National Park Service) is in Arizona and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. The most spectacular gorge, the Grand Canyon, is nearly a mile deep and carved out by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon can be experienced from all four destinations – the North Rim, the South Rim, Grand Canyon West, and Grand Canyon East. The South Rim and the Desert View scenic drives are open all year but the North Rim will be closed during winter. Grand Canyon West has the famous attraction, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, and is open year around.
These photos are from our visit to Grand Canyon National Park during the last week of September 2014.
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South Rim: South Rim is open year around. The Park offers free shuttle services to Hermit Road from March to November as no private vehicles are allowed on Hermit’s Road. Shuttle bus services will be suspended on Hermit Road during summer thunderstorms or any other inclement weather. The South Rim is the best choice for first time visitors not just because it offers a number of beautiful viewpoints, but also offers great visitor services, a wide variety of accommodations, and food. On the other hand, there is always a crowd
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North Rim: North Rim is open from mid May to mid October and is closed for the winter (early Nov to Mid May). The park’s north entrance is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ on Highway 67 and the North Rim of the park starts here. North Rim is less crowded, but has a limited variety of food choices and accommodations when compared to South Rim. There are several buses, helicopters, and guided tours from Las Vegas to North Rim run by private companies
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West Rim: West Rim is open year around. No private vehicles are permitted past the Grand Canyon West Entrance. You can park your vehicle at the Grand Canyon West Welcome Center (parking is free). Note that Grand Canyon West is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon West is owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe on the Hualapai Native American Reservation. Every visitor to Grand Canyon West is required to purchase a General Admission ticket. You can purchase admission tickets at Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk. The general admission ticket is valid to access the viewpoints and transportation on hop-on/hop-off shuttles, excluding the admission to Skywalk. There are several buses/helicopters/guided tours from Las Vegas to West Rim run by private companies
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East Rim: Grand Canyon East Rim is located to the east of the South Rim along the Colorado River to the north. Most parts of the East Rim are also known as the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service). The term East Rim is not used by the National Park service, rather used by locals to mark the popular sites. Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyons, part of Lake Powell, the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee’s Ferry, Rainbow Bridge, Tower Butte, Marble Canyon, and Navajo Bridge are all located within the East Rim.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park – Utah State Parks is located between Mount Carmel Junction and Kanab which is south and west of the U.S. Highway 89 in southwestern Utah. The park is scenic with warm pink sand dunes and it is about a 30 mile drive from Zion National Park.
During the last week of September 2014, on our way back from Zion (National Park Service), Utah we stopped for a couple of hours at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
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Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service) in California is popular for its beautiful landscapes. The park is renowned for its hanging deep valleys, raging rivers and waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, cirque lakes, towering granite domes, and moraines. The park is best for all sorts of activities like driving along the scenic Tioga Road, backpacking, camping, biking, hiking, rock climbing, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding, etc.
These decade old photos are from our visit to Yosemite National Park during the first week of April, 2010. It was snowing and many trails and roads were closed. This was our first ever visit to any national park. We did not plan well, so we did not explore the park thoroughly. Time to revisit!
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Carousel Farm Lavender in Doylestown, Pennsylvania has a lovely landscape with large lavender fields. The color is so vibrant and lavender smells amazing. Walking through these gorgeous lavender fields is beautiful and relaxing. The butterfly and honey bees are all around. This beautifully maintained farm also has an attractive gazebo, a gift shop, a barn, carriage house, and spring house.
These photos are from our visit to Carousel Farm Lavender in the 2nd week of June, 2011.
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Imagine wandering through a wooded wonderland, where over 600,000 bright daffodils carpet the slopes in a vibrant sea of yellow! Hubbard Park in Hanging Hills is a premier mountainous park that transforms into a paradise every spring, showcasing a dazzling display of cheerful yellow and white daffodils. The park is located just outside the city center of Meriden, Connecticut and is a must-visit for anyone seeking a burst of springtime color.
The pictures showcased here capture the memories of our visit to the park on April 20, 2014.
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Planning to travel this summer? Travelling will be a totally different experience now, unlike before this crisis. But by considering the scenario below, you can plan a safe and better vacation. Here are some quick tips and facts
