Yellowstone National Park

Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2011

Located in the north west of U.S.A is Yellowstone, a national park of the superlative in which the impressive white water of Old Faithful is today one of the most famous and most photographed natural spectacles in the world. Indeed, for more than a century this mighty geyser has been the proud and unique landmark of the oldest national park in the United States.

The Yellowstone National Park is famous for its highly visible geological processes. The area close to Old Faithful not only features a number of geysers but also numerous hot springs that highlight the tremendous thermal power that lies beneath the earth's surface.

Today the Grand Geyser is the largest active geyser in the world. Its huge eruptions occur every eight to fourteen hours and last for nine to twelve minutes and can sometimes reach a height of sixty metres.

The Yellowstone is one of the largest volcanoes in the world. Because it is located directly above a geological hot spot, a huge cave constantly fills with magma. It is situated at a depth of eight kilometres and is the reason for the park's visible geo-thermal activity.

Some kilometres south of Nymph Lake is another geothermal area, the Norris Geyser Basin. This area is unique among the landscapes of Yellowstone Park as it is not only the park's hottest area but also boasts the largest geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser.

Although Yellowstone National Park is important for North America's plant and wild life, this nine thousand square kilometre nature reserve is primarily a geological park.

Amazing, fantastic, incredible and wonderful: how can you put into words a place that provides so many remarkable glimpses of the inner workings of Planet Earth?

The Montezuma Castle National Monument of Arizona

Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010

If you’ve traveled all across America you’ve guaranteed seen some amazing things, but one of the most memorable things that many people go to Arizona to see is the Montezuma Castle National Monument. It’s rare to see such things throughout America, but Arizona is the home of one of the most amazing castles around.

For those of you who have yet to go here, Montezuma Castle National Monument is a structure craved into a cliff in the Verde Valley that the Sinaqua tribe built hundreds of years ago. The tribe lived in amongst the cliff in the dwellings that they created, having over 20 rooms for everyone to live throughout.

Over the years the tribe relocated to somewhere different, which is still unknown and left Montezuma Castle for people of the world to experience. The Montezuma Castle National Monument is open year round for the public to see, but there isn’t any lodging or camping options available. If people want to stay near the Montezuma Castle National Monument they do have motel options in Camp Verde Arizona and also Sedona which is only 30 miles away.

Visiting the Montezuma Castle National Monument is a great cultural experience for the entire family, and it can really open your eyes to the greatness of life many years ago. This is one monument that took a lot of work and risked many lives in the creation many years ago that deserves being seen by the world.

The Colorado Monument - National Parks Vacations

Posted on Friday, May 28, 2010

In amongst the Grand Canyon, the Bryce Canyon and the Arches National Park sits the Colorado National Monument. Located only 12 miles away from the Grand Junction you will have the ability to experience one of the many great wonders of the world.

The Colorado National Monument is apart of the Colorado Plateau with the sheer walled canyons, unusual rock formations, fossils of dinosaurs, towering monoliths and many remains of prehistoric Indian cultures. The land reflects the history and environment perfectly, especially with the colorful sandstones everywhere you look.

There are many things you can do here, especially hiking and camping. Throughout the summer time there is designated campfire programs and people are able to travel here all year long, 24 hours a day.

John Otto, a man who lived on and off of the monument for almost 30 years helped preserve the Colorado National Monument as much as he could and in 1911 it became official that it was now a national monument. He started camping out at the canyon back in 1906 and after 5 years it finally became a place that would never be touched or harmed.

The Colorado National Monument is something that you should take the time to see if you are traveling through or near Colorado. The beauty surrounding it and the many other great findings in the Colorado Plateau make it a great escape from the real world. Take a hike through the trails or plan a weekend away with the family, there is much to do while experiencing the Colorado National Monument.

Yellowstone National Park 138 Years Later

Posted on Monday, March 01, 2010

March 1st, 1872, was the day that the U.S. Congress made Yellowstone America's 1st national park.  The park covers some 2 million acres, mostly in Wyoming, with parts in Montana and Idaho.  It is one of the crown jewels in a national park system that encompasses nearly 80 million acres, visited by 275 million people each year.

Popular vacations in 2010 include the Yellowstone and Grand Tetons multisport vacation where you enjoy biking, hiking, rafting and kayaking; an 8 driving vacation of America's National Parks; Mt. Rushmore, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone including a float trip in Grand Teton; Wild, Wild West, an 8 day trip including 2 nights in Jackson and Yellowstone; and the family itinerary called Wild West Cowboys and Buffalos.

Moab Utah

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009

In the southeastern region of Utah, Moab is one of the only cities on the banks of the Colorado River. Moab was originally established in the 19th century as agricultural land, but later changed to mining. In the 1920’s, oil exploration in the United States contributed to the local population. During the 1950’s, the discovery of uranium in the region established Moab as the uranium capital of the world. Today, Moab attracts over half a million visitors a year, and is the portal city to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The majestic scenery of the canyons attracts photographers, artists, and enthusiasts looking to capture the great western outdoor experience.