Entries filed under 'national parks'

Need a Permit in 2013? Now is the Time to Plan

It’s not just spring we’ve entered. It’s permit season, too. Thinking of exploring some popular backcountry place this spring or summer? You’ll likely need a permit, and it would be wise to apply for it soon. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on March 22, 2013 8:30 AM & Tagged Recreation.gov, national parks and permits | permalink | Comments



Wildflowers and National Parks: Where Can the Best Displays Be Experienced?

What national park offers the best wildflower displays? The question came to mind after we discovered this lovely image of a sunrise view of penstemon at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on March 13, 2013 9:45 AM & Tagged Photography, national parks and wildflowers | permalink | Comments



Is This Your Year to Hike the Grand Canyon?

Almost everyone agrees that that the Grand Canyon is a spectacular sight. But if you really want to experience it, you need to hike into it. Need convincing? Here are REI Adventures' guide Todd Wiggins' 5 reasons to say yes. ...

Posted by Todd Wiggins on March 11, 2013 10:00 AM & Tagged Grand Canyon, backpacking and national parks | permalink | Comments



Half Dome Hiking Permits: 2013 Applications Accepted March 1 Through March 31

Opening day or the permit application process, conducted at Recreation.gov, is Friday, March 1. The application window runs through March 31, and those who apply late have the same shot at obtaining a permit as those who applies on Day One. More details included in the full post. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 28, 2013 5:15 PM & Tagged Half Dome, Recreation.gov, Yosemite National Park, national parks and permits | permalink | Comments



Capturing Yosemite's Ephemeral Horsetail Fall; the 2013 Photography Season Winds Down

If you have ambitions for photographing Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park during its brief annual window of apparent luminosity, likely only a few days remain in the 2013 shooting season. Read more about what to expect from park videographer Steven Bumgardner. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on February 27, 2013 12:00 PM & Tagged Horsetail Falls, Photography, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Steve and national parks | permalink | Comments