The red coloured towering monoliths of Zion National Park inspired visitors and Utah inhabitants for centuries. Representing a place of peace and a refuge, the park was named by the Mormon settlers who called this beautiful but harsh environment their home. Today, Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. […]
Sequoia National Park and its Ancient Green Giants
Home to five of the largest trees in the planet and surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, Sequoia National Park is one of United States‘ greatest natural treasures. The park is located right next to Kings Canyon National Park, which offers excellent mountain hiking opportunities. It is best to combine both parks and visit them together […]
Page and Antelope Canyon: The magical play of desert and water
In the north of Arizona in the United States lies the small town of Page surrounded by the bright red rocky desert. It is hard to believe that such an arid place can have anything to do with water, but the occasional heavy downpours and the nearby mighty Colorado River have created a landscape unlike […]
Joshua Tree National Park: An (in)hospitable desert paradise
On the verge of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in the United States, the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Joshua Tree National Park draws many visitors every year. The dagger-like vegetation and smooth geological formations throughout Joshua Tree National Park form a scenic desert wilderness that can be easily enjoyed as a daytrip or a weekend […]
What not to miss when visiting Grand Canyon
It took the Colorado river millions of years to carve one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world today, the Grand Canyon. Its sheer size and depth together with distinct geological layers continue to leave visitors in awe, which is why this site is extremely popular in the United States. The monument is […]
