United States Lakes and Rivers

Quote: The only way to view the glaciers in Glacier Bay is by boat. We took the daily boat tour that leaves Barlett Cove at 7:30am and returns at 4:00 -- in time to catch the plane back to Juneau. Because the… Read More

Quote: I visited Shenandoah National Park twice in October last year. The fall is a beautiful time of the year to spend some time in the park. The trees are changing and a pallet of colors are visible. It is absolutely… Read More

Quote: Need books? Maps? Souvenirs? T-shirts?You may want to pick up a little something to remember your trip to Crater Lake National Park. Visit this well-stocked visitor center for a wide variety of memorabilia.First… Read More

Quote: We spent one night in Helena on the way north to Glacier, and the pleasant desk clerk/manager at the Wingate Inn was thrilled to hear we were headed there next. She'd grown up in Glacier, her Dad was the… Read More

Quote: Distance: 3 miles round trip – overlook (easy); longer hike, 6 miles round trip to Hidden Lake (moderate). Elevation gain: 460 feet to overlook; 780 feet descent from overlook to Hidden Lake. This hike was first… Read More

Quote: This is probably the most visited site in the National Lakeshore, and with good reason. It’s not far from Munising, and thus in the most easily accessed part of the Lakeshore. Plus, it’s the only site where you… Read More

Quote: This fabulous park features a spectacular view of the mountains and the gorge. There's also a huge playground and a ton of trails. Wildlife abounds--we saw deer, bluebirds, hosts of butterflies; a fantastic place… Read More

Quote: Suffering from 2nd child syndrome, Alpine Meadows would probably attract more people and attention if it weren't right next to Squaw Valley. Half the size and a quarter of the cachet, Alpine is still a… Read More

Quote: A fun place to just walk around and window shop, which is exactly what we did. They had a variety of stores. Plus it had a cool 'old west' type of feel to the area. There were a few sites to see, such as the… Read More

Quote: We discovered two parts to this park on our trip, though there seem to be more. The first was like a land bridge to an island. Coming from the north, we took the first right at a sign to the park and followed the… Read More