Zion National Park was recently given official Dark Sky Status which means it has now joined the ranks of other dark sky parks around the world. In order to achieve this, a park must be practically devoid of light pollution in order to see astronomical features that aren't usually visible to the human eye without the use of a telescope or binoculars. With the park's new status, visitors will notice an uptick in events that will occur after dark, and these are definitely something to take advantage

Zion National Park brings millions of visitors each year to enjoy its scenic hikes that weave through the desert environment at the corners of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. This also makes it one of the most visited national parks in the country and it ranks high on many hiker's, and camper's bucket lists. Over the last few years, the park has only seen more people wanting to explore this remote wilderness and it's easy to see why - its somewhat otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking canyon vistas rival that of any other park ( except the Grand Canyon ) in the coun

Hikers of the Art Loeb Trail comment on the abundance of false summits, as well as dense overgrowth and rocky footpaths that demand full attention to remain standing. Parts of the trail are known for rattlesnakes, which become especially active during the warmer months on the Appalachian Tr

The biome of Zion National Park is rather unique in the sense that it experiences a wide range of temperatures and weather patterns depending on the time of the year. During the summer and winter months, the region experiences extremes of both seasons - with summers being extraordinarily hot and winters being cold enough to bring snow. The park also has a monsoon season and during the months of January, February, and March, there are typically anywhere from seven to eight days of full precipitation which can cause flash flooding, according to Wildland Trekking . These weather conditions apply to both Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyon so it's always better to check the weather report prior to heading

The first person to successfully complete a thru-hike of the 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail was Earl Shaffer in 1948. He viewed the challenge as a way to leave his war experiences behind, documenting his travels in great detail in a journal that's on display at the Smithsonian. It took him 4 months and one pair of bo

The park is one of Maine's greatest natural treasures and it is one of America's most visited national parks - in the top ten across the nation. It is famous for its landscapes, views, combining the land and sea, and its many classic hotels. It is also a great park to visit in the fa

If one would like an exhaustive guide to all the 150 official trails in the park, then the National Park Service recommends the book " Hiking Trails of The Smokies ". Another source of information on the numerous trails in the Smokies is Outdoor Project and they have information on 16 must-do hikes. These hikes cover everything from easy strolls near Gatlinburg to epic hikes deep into the backcountry. Some of the best hikes in the park according to Outdoor Project are listed below. Related: nature hiking game Walkthrough|Https://naturetrailinsight.Com/ In The Smokies? Don't Read These Ghost Stories Before Yo

The Appalachian Trail passes through 14 states, and a great way to get pumped up for such an amazing accomplishment is by getting used to the feeling by trekking the entire span of Vermont. The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance trail in the U.S., taking hikers along the ridge of the Green Mountains from the southernmost tip of Vermont to the border of Canada. With over 65,000 feet of elevation gain over the multi-week trip, hikers are guaranteed to earn the experience needed to master their AT thru-h

The Presidential Traverse demands a high level of preparedness due to its exposure, long distance, and extreme weather possibilities. Adventurers risk prolonged high winds and low temperatures exposure, even when hiking during the warmer mon

But the difference is an adventure to America’s greatest heights is not for the faint-hearted. At the end of these hikes are great risks, and only the bravest can tackle these intimidating trails that the US has to offer, some of which are among the world's most dangerous hik

Maine is famous for its stunning northern forests and picturesque landscapes. One of its main outdoor hotspots is the eye-watering Acadia National Park. Piece of heaven is located on the mid-section of the Maine coast and includes the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, half of the Mount Desert Island, and a part of the Isle au Haut. The park boasts majestic glaciated coastal and island landscapes with U-shaped valleys and glacial erratics. See here for other things to see and do in the summer in Mai

The first French missionary colony in America was here on Mount Desert Island back in 1613. It was destroyed by the Colony of Virginia and heralded the long struggle in the continent between the English and the French and the English speaking colonists and the French colonists. This would eventually boil over into the French and Indian Wars and the French would be forced to cede it to the English. During the War of Independence, it was a part of Massachusetts before eventually becoming part of Ma