Death Valley is a beautiful yet wild place. Its foreboding name was said to have been given to the landscape by a lost group of pioneers. The group all assumed that this place would be their grave. When they finally climbed out over the Panamint Mountains, one of them christened the other-worldly landscape by saying […]
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How to find Giant Trees in Yosemite!
Visiting the Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park is one thing you have to do during your trip to Yosemite! This is the largest sequoia grove in the park full of giant trees and beautiful scenery. There are many things to do and see in the Mariposa Grove from walking through a colossal tree to […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Wire Pass Slot Canyon Day Hike
Forget Antelope Canyon and go to Wire Pass Canyon instead! You have probably seen beautiful images of the gorgeous slot canyon, Antelope Canyon on social media. Yet what is less publicised are the huge crowds, the steep entrance costs and the sustainability of putting so much pressure on a delicate eco system. If you are […]
Where to stay in Death Valley National Park
Despite Death Valley national park being one of the largest parks in north America, there are very few places to stay in the national park! Given the extreme climate of Death Valley, it is perhaps unsurprising that there are not that many huge options. There are however different types of accommodation in Death Valley to […]
6 Epic Sunset Spots in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is a magical place, full of otherworldly landscapes, poisonous creatures and hot temperatures. There is also plenty of sun in Death Valley meaning this is a great place to catch a desert sunset. There are a few epic sunset locations in Death Valley and this post will list 6 of the best places […]
16 Insane Instagram Spots in Death Valley National Park
Photographers have long been intrigued with the beauty of Death Valley National park. There are many wonderful Instagram spots in Death Valley for you and your camera to discover! This guide is similar to a things to do in Death Valley list, but differs by showing you exactly where and when you can take some […]
Why you need to watch the Sunset from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley
Running up the steps to catch Zabriskie Point at sunset is something you must do during your trip to Death Valley. Zabriskie point is one of the most spectacular view points in Death Valley National Park. Whilst most visitors and guides advise watching the sunrise from Zabriskie Point, it could be argued that sunset at […]
15 Things Nobody tells you about Death Valley
Death Valley national park is one of the planet’s most beautiful and otherworldly national parks. Yet there are many things no one tells you about Death Valley. Everyone knows that it is a desert in California yet here are 15 things I wish I had known before visiting Death Valley National Park. From the surprising […]