Grand Teton National Park

Somehow the first time I went to Yellowstone, I didn’t know to exit via the south which adjoins Grand Teton National Park. I won’t make that mistake again. This park is drop dead gorgeous. With scraggly peaks, pristine lakes, marinas with sailboats, and picnic areas with views right out of “the sound of music”,  you […]

Grand Canyon National Park

So much has been written about the Grand Canyon that I don’t know where to start. It’s grand. It’s a canyon. The crowds at the south rim are crazy. I mean really crazy. Traffic jam crazy. Try the north rim. Less than 10% of visitors make it there. But it has the same views, just […]

Glacier National Park

This place has it all. Except glaciers. Those have been melting, so to see them you really need to go into the backcountry. But not to worry, there is plenty more to see here. Stunning mountain passes. Pristine lakes. Scenic boat tours. Majestic lodges, endless hiking trails. Everything except easy access to Glaciers. My favorite […]

Glacier Bay National Park

Unless you have a boat and a lot of time, the only way you are going to see Glacier Bay is via cruise ship, and that’s exactly what we did. Here’s a tip – forego the balcony room and get an interior cabin. When you get to glacier bay, everyone goes to their balcony to […]