HOW TO MAKE THE BEST OF SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS

Sequoia National Park is named after on the largest tree species on the planet and it is home to the United States highest peaks. Neighboring Kings Canyon lays just to the north, Plunging 2000 feet deeper into the Earth than Arizona's Grand Canyon. Yet, despite their differences the two parks have much in common. Their valleys have been shaped by the same snow-fed cascades of the Central Sierra Nevada. While from their soils rise giant sequoias some of which first put down roots 3,000 years ago, long before the rise of the Roman Empire.

HISTORIC RAILROAD TRAIL HAS SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF LAKE MEAD

Known as the first National Recreation area, Lake Mead offers visitors the luxury of waters sports, hiking, diving, and more. Lake Mead is the biggest man-made reservoir in the United States, which is formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. The massive lake is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, about 30 miles (48 km) east from Las Vegas Strip.

THE FIRE WAVE – VALLEY OF FIRE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIL

Right outside of Las Vegas there is a valley that is on fire! With a little over an hour away, near Overton, you can reach the oldest and largest State Park in Nevada. It is known around the world due to its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstones burrowed in gray and tan limestone, petrified trees, and petroglyphs that are over 2,000 years old.

HORSESHOE BEND WILL MAKE YOUR ROAD TRIP BETTER

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PINE CREEK CANYON – AN EASY HIKE TO A HIDDEN FOREST

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ICEBOX CANYON, THE PERFECT GETAWAY FROM THE VEGAS HEAT

I have finally lived through my first Summer here in Las Vegas. As I write this it is currently winter and I got…

CALICO TANKS TRAIL ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF VEGAS

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Gold Strike Hot Spring Las Vegas, Will Make You Escape

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AMAZING HIKE TO A FROZEN LAKE AT LAKE TAHOE

It is winter and I wanted some snow in my life. After having a good Xmas with my closest friends, I wanted to…

RED ROCK CANYON, THE BEST DESERT ESCAPE IN NEVADA

After living overseas for two years on a sub-tropical island, my job took me to the Mojave Desert. It is an area that…