Tag Archives: backpacking

Wind Cave National Park

Because my family and I love the outdoors so much, we make it a point to visit as many national parks and forests as possible. I wanted to share some information about one of our adventures in the Wind Cave National Park. Located in Hot Springs, South Dakota, this national park is rated as boasting one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Stretched out over more than 28,000 acres of pine forest and mixed grass prairie, you can enjoy cave exploration, as well as wonderful wildlife. In fact, wildlife such as elk, bison, mule deer, coyote, … Continue reading →

Shasta Trinity National Forest

Rated as the largest national forest in the state of California, Shasta Trinity is a wonderful vacation destination for people who appreciate the great outdoors. The mountain range varies from 1,000 to more than 14,000 feet, which provides visitors with nice diversity of landscapes. Covering more than two million acres, this particular national forest offers five distinct wilderness areas, as well as literally hundreds of mountain lakes, and more than 6,000 miles of streams and rivers. The wilderness areas include the Yolla Bolly Middle Eel, Trinity Alps, Castle Crags, Chanchellulla, and of course, the famous Mount Shasta. While spending time … Continue reading →