Prior to our visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument, I knew very little about this park. I knew the moon-like landscape was a result of volcanic activity, but I didn’t realize just how otherworldly this park would look. I didn’t know that we’d climb up an old volcano cone or that we’d be…
If you’re like me, when you think of Colorado, you think of mountains. Your first thought probably isn’t about red rock plateaus and canyons. Those are some of the main features at Colorado National Monument, located just outside Grand Junction in western Colorado. During our visit to the park, we drove the scenic route through…
Devils Tower National Monument is a unique NPS site located in northeastern Wyoming. It is also the first national monument – established in 1906! The tower is tall enough that you can see it as you approach from a distance, which adds to the excitement on the way in. While it’s not a huge park,…