Do you want to make the most out of your swimming pool? Do you frequently have pool parties and want to learn more games to play? We have some great options to make every pool party or Saturday afternoon swim something special. The first game is called Colors. For this, you choose one person to be the catcher. This individual gets out of the pool and turns his or her back toward the pool. The remaining people in the water will choose a color. After a minute of the catcher having his or her back to the pool, he/she will … Continue reading →

The most fascinating thing about Mount Rainier is that it is a volcano. In fact, geologists say it is episodically active, which means that it is expected to erupt again sometime in the future. Of all the volcanoes found across the United States, Mount Rainier is the tallest with the fifth highest peak. Although risks exist with a volcanic area, the staff is highly trained and prepared. Additionally, visitors climbing the summit are required to understand the associated dangers. For example, special training is provided, covering glacial outbursts that can cause flooding, mudslides, damaged roads, and so on. Most experts … Continue reading →

In the Bentonville access area, you will find a fish trap access area close to Shelter 3. Here, wade fishing is popular. Additionally, freshwater fishing is also available in about 25 different streams. You will need to fish with a single hook, using artificial lures. For the delicious trout, they must be a minimum of nine inches long and a daily limit of six. Although fish can be caught and eaten, park rangers do recommend you follow “catch and release” whenever possible. Remember that fish can be caught and played to exhaustion where they will not survive so be sure … Continue reading →

With over 150 miles of horse trails in this national park, you can spend hours, days, or weeks just roaming the vast countryside. If you prefer, you trailer your own horses into the park or visit the Skyland Stables from May through October and enjoy a guided ride. Riders choosing to ride through Skyland Stables must meet a four-foot, ten-inch limit. However, if you have smaller children, pony rides are also offered. Camping in the backcountry of the Shenandoah National Park is a favorite pastime for people from around the world. It is requested that you stay within the designated … Continue reading →

The Shenandoah National Park is located in the eastern part of the Blue Ridge, nested in the Appalachian Mountains between Georgia and Pennsylvania. The Shenandoah River can be found to the west in a valley, which is where the name “Shenandoah” is derived. Then to the north and south sits the Massanutten, which is an impressive mountain stretching more than 40 miles long. To the east, you would find Piedmont country, lush and beautiful with rolling hills. This particular national park has a long, rich history that actually begins with people living in the Ice Age. These individuals gathered nuts … Continue reading →

The Rocky Mountain National Park is wealthy when it comes to flora (flowers, trees, and vegetation) and fauna (wildlife, fish, and birds). Here, you will find literally thousands of elk that live in and around the park. The majority reside high in the mountains but some will come down to the lower valleys and meadows in the fall months to feed. You will also see a number of moose, which are commonly seen in the Kawuneeche Valley. Mule Deer are also abundant, keeping in the meadows close to the roads. Other interesting animals that you will see in the park … Continue reading →

The Rocky Mountain National Park is an excellent place to take a bike ride. The three main trails include Bear Lake Road, Horseshoe Park (Estes Park Loop), and Trail Ridge Road. You will need to pay a small, $3 fee per week and stay to the trails provided. Any bicycling on park trails is prohibited. The only caution provided by park rangers is that because you are at high altitudes and working steep riding trails, you should have the right type of bike and be in good physical condition. Although beautiful and fun, biking in the Rocky Mountains is considered … Continue reading →

Regardless if you visit the park in the summer or winter, a unique offering of the Rocky Mountain National Park is that each day, the park rangers provide a wide variety of activities. These activities are both fun and educational. The entire family can enjoy a walk, take a hike into the higher country, learn about campfires, study flowers, and much more. To gain more information than provided in this book, visit the Kawuneeche Visitor Center or Park Headquarters. However, to provide you with a peek into the great opportunities, consider the following, which are just a few samples of … Continue reading →

Horseback riding in the Rocky Mountain National Park is very popular. Considering you can access more than 260 miles of the park via trails, this is an excellent way to see the park. In the park itself are two stables, both offering rides from the middle of May to late September. However, keep in mind stables are also available in nearby Estes Park and Grand Lake. For instance, Allenspark Liver has stables that offer rides of three hours or more, focusing on the southeast section of the park. Then there is the Glacier Creek Stables, which covers areas such as … Continue reading →