Loving the
Earth
Your Invitation: VisitingParks.com
So many have not seen the beauty that surrounds them. We
visit the parks in western America many times a year, and are
amazed when travelers from around the world out number Americans.
It is inconceivable to the authors that there are those who have
never experienced floating down a wild river or being splash in a
waterfall or viewed a scene that you wanted to walk into.
The parks are the real live thing and there is no substitute. Just
come experience the natural beauty that America has
waiting. View Parks
Organized around convenient drives.
Many tourists take their vacation in their automobiles. So we have
oriented this project along some of the scenic roads on which you
can't go far without seeing exquisite views. For now, we take you
on US 395 to the parks on Eastern California, on Utah 12 along
with I15 in southwestern Utah, on US191 to the numerous parks of
Eastern Utah, along I40 in Arizona, and on US 89 and Canadian 93
to see the northern Rocky Mountains, along I5 to the parks in the
Cascade Mountains, along I10 and I8 in Southern California
desert to the sea, and along I5 to the Central California Coast
and the wonderful parks of the High Sierra . There will be much
more to come. So, keep looking as we add to this collection.
We already cover over 80 parks. Because each tour is extensive, we
expect that many will want to shorten their trips. Email us and we
will customize a trip to meet your
needs and that service is free. Even if we do not yet
include an area in our collection, we most likely have been there
and would love to share our experiences with you.
We limit our discussion to the highlights so you have some idea as
to what you will find. Part of the fun of visiting these parks is
discovering things at your own pace. If you want a check list
vacation, (been there - check) take a tour. The glory of traveling
at your own pace is that you experience what you did not expect.
Most of the videos were shot within a few feet of our autos that
were parked along a road. Very few videos necessitate
hiking. We observe most people have a limited amount of time
or are unable to take hours each day to hike. We do want you
to consider longer walks and you will see much more but this is
not necessary for you to have a great time exploring the areas
that are easily found.
We include a series of maps to show you where to go including: a
tour overview, interactive maps that
help guide you to a location, and a link to a park map for detail.
You can print local maps, and this will also print the associated
tour map. We suggest where to stay and where to eat. We have
tried these establishments and have even more recommendations for
customized tours.
Our Naturalists
All
of us have toured extensively. Some have actually put packs on
our backs and walked into the wilds of America. Not everyone has
either the time or stamina to visit the parks this way, although
if you do, you will get to see parts of our world most others
will miss. We have stayed in the park's grand hotels and in
sleepy little stops along the way. Eaten at some great and not
so great restaurants. Done bus / helicopter tours and have
driven across the country. Do it your way but for sure do
it. Many of us feel that we are in G_d's temple as we
visit natural areas. We are students of geology and are aware of
the effects of the millennium. However, we choose to think
the actions of sediments, wind and water are just G_d's artistic
tools. You can not build a temple as large, as beautiful, and as
awe inspiring as the great scenic beauty around us.
Respect the Wildlife
All of
us have bear stories. Although the park animals look tame,
they are wild. They do not want you but love your food. Be
assured that they can run much faster than you can. They can
tear you and your car apart in seconds. So look but do not pet
them.