When it comes to lava flows, it turns out that one that’s only 1,300 years old is just a babe in the woods. The Big Obsidian Flow, located in the Deschutes National Forest might be a youngster as lava flows go, but it’s also absolutely breathtaking, and you’re going to want to take this short, easy hike to see it up close.
The Evergreen State is full of trails that are safe and beautiful to hike (almost) all year long. Granite Falls is a tiny town in Snohomish County that’s a great jumping-off point for the tranquil, hidden Heather Lake Trail. And this is the perfect time of year to enjoy some peace and quiet here.
Utah — the state where you can ski in the morning and bask in the desert sun mere hours later. With our outdoor recreation, Olympic athletes and a rich history, Utah has a lot to offer.
If you’re the adventuresome type who would jump at the chance to take a tour of Jurassic Park, Wyoming has the next best thing. When nature began revealing the treasure-trove of dinosaur bones hidden in the mountains near Thermopolis, the logical thing to do was to reassemble the skeletons and build a museum around them. With hundreds of displays and more than 30 mounted skeletons of actual dinosaurs, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center is as close to an amusement park filled with prehistoric creatures as you can get.
Wild Horse Island is the largest island in the beautiful Flathead Lake, spanning 2,165 acres. Despite its name, there aren’t many wild horses left there, although you might see a few if you’re lucky. That being said, plenty of wildlife still call the island home… and the island is close enough to shore to be a pretty easy kayaking destination.
The Snake River Canyon is one of the most iconic sights and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Idaho. This incredible canyon is southern Idaho’s pride and joy. If you’ve lived in Idaho awhile, it’s likely you’ve seen it a few times. However, you really haven’t experienced all that this canyon has to offer until you’ve taken this epic zip line tour that takes you right over it. This tour is truly the ultimate outdoor adventure. You’ll definitely want to add this to your bucket list.
Have you had a chance to ride a train through Colorado’s unforgettable landscape? If you haven’t, you are missing out on an incredible experience that will show you the Centennial State in a whole new way! While you really can’t go wrong with any of our trains, we highly recommend taking your family on this open-air Colorado train ride:
It’s no secret that Glacier National Park is the crown jewel of Montana (and the entire continent). But getting there isn’t always easy, and even when we do venture out, it’s impossible to see all the park has to offer. And we know you’ve never seen Glacier like this.
This footage of Glacier National Park was captured by Amazing Places in our Planet, and it’s pretty spectacular. If you can’t make it to the park this summer, this will definitely be the next best thing.
Enjoy!
Glacier National Park is amazing. Here are some fascinating facts about the park you may not know.
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When you think of famous art galleries, you might picture the Smithsonian, the Guggenheim, or the Louvre. While each of those places certainly offer plenty of amazing art, the Beehive State is actually home to the world’s longest art gallery. That’s right – this art gallery stretches for 46 miles, and it features art created more than a thousand years ago.
Timpanogos Cave is a family favorite in Utah. The hike to the cave is about a 1000 feet elevation climb and takes about 45 minutes and can be strenuous, but offers stunning views of American Fork Canyon, and the cave tour introduces you to natural wonders unlike any other. This is worth seeing.
Timpanogos, Hansen and Middle caves were discovered in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, thousands of visitors enter Timpanogos Cave every year, but that’s nothing new – visitors have marveled at the wonders inside the cave for more than 100 years. Check out these early photos of Timpanogos Cave:
