This is the first post of our Death Valley series. The national park is the lowest, driest, and hottest area in the United States, and there are many opportunities for adventure throughout the park.
Tag: national parks
A Happy Dog at Happy Isles
Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is located in the northwestern corner of Yosemite National Park and provides water for the residents of the San Francisco Bay area. This post explores the history of Hetch Hetchy, along with a brief walk along its shore.
Stanislaus National Forest
The Stanislaus National Forest is a pretty place to recreate, boasting 898000 acres and many opportunities for camping, hiking, and exploring. We stayed in a national forest campground along the middle fork of the Tuolumne River not far from the Hetch Hetchy entrance station to Yosemite National Park, and about a 45 minute drive to Yosemite Valley.
The Cranky Camper 