Arizona Sky Islands: Santa Rita Mountains
“Sky Islands” refers to isolated mountain peaks that are not part of a larger range like the Rockies or Sierra Nevadas. These forested... Read More
Day 10: National Lakeshores and Riverways
Thus far in our 12 Days of National Parks series we have looked at a variety of NPS park units. Units such as,... Read More
International Dark Sky National Parks
On Day 9 of the 12 Days of National Parks for the Holidays, I am going to share National Parks that have been... Read More
Day 8: National Scenic Trails of the NPS
On Day 7 of our 12 Days of National Parks Holiday Celebration, I highlighted National Historic Trails. Those trails covered thousands of miles... Read More
U.S. National Historic Trail System
The National Historic Trail system of the National Park Service criss-crosses the country preserving historical trails of European explorers, brave revolutionaries, courageous pioneers,... Read More
Day 6: National Monuments in the National Park Service
As we move through the 12 Days of National Parks we have learned that there are nineteen different types of park units in... Read More
Day 5: National Historic Parks and Sites
In previous posts of the 12 Days of National Parks series, I referred to National Park units designated as National Historic Parks. Today... Read More
Day 4: Urban National Parks
We often think of great expanses of wilderness when we think of National Parks. However, the National Park Service also manages many urban... Read More
