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Complete Guide to Devils Tower National Monument

Are you plan a trip to Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming? In our post, we give you many tips on preparing for a perfect visit to Devils Tower. How to get there? What to do? How much does it cost? How much time do you need for a visit? Is it legal to climb...

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How To Choose and Use Trekking Poles?

Since I used the trekking poles for the first time, I can’t imagine hiking without them. There is always a place for hiking poles in my luggage. I can always rely on trekking poles and I use hiking poles in different terrain. Mountains, valleys, canyons, deserts, snow, sand, mountain streams. They perfectly support and facilitate...

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RakshaMay 9, 2021 - 11:54 am
Wow such a big coincidence as I was researching on good trekking poles today. I want to buy a good one as I do find it hard sometimes when I am trekking in an unmarked paths. It definitely does provide stability and balance. Thanks for this post, I am now clear as to what kind I need to look for.ReplyCancel
Jennifer PrinceMay 10, 2021 - 3:49 pm
I guess it is a little bit of a conundrum like you pointed out – they’re more to carry, but they can be really helpful. They’re great in a pinch so that you don’t fall. I’ve never thought about getting them, but now that I’m almost 50, I just may! ReplyCancel
Linda (LD Holland)May 10, 2021 - 6:05 pm
I must admit we did a lot of researching before we bought our trekking poles. This blog post would have saved me some time. When I got them I was worried I would look like a feeble old lady. But since I have had them, they have made such a different in my ability to hike with confidence. We bought ones that were strong enough to really be able to lean on them. And after our first trip, bought a package of replacement tips. But not leaving home without them for many trips anymore.ReplyCancel
Chloe BeaverMay 10, 2021 - 6:26 pm
I have always seen people hiking the same hikes as me but with trekking poles, and I never fully understood the benefit until now! Evening out the weight distribution seems like such a huge benefit when going on long & strenuous hikes. Might be investing in a pair for my next hiking trip…ReplyCancel
SherianneMay 11, 2021 - 3:33 pm
I haven’t considered trekking poles before. I have seen
people hike with them and wondered how beneficial it would be, sounds like
very! I get back pain when hiking over a
mile, creates a problem when visiting national parks, and plan to be on trails
for 3 days straight. Great tip to ensure a backpack has straps. I will look into this
more for sureReplyCancel
JanMay 12, 2021 - 5:08 am
Great blog! You have truly inspired me to get a pair of trekking poles. However, I think I need to practice how to use them correctly to take advantage of lessening load on legs. It’s a good tip that load is transferred partly to arms while using them. Saving your blog to refer to when I get the poles. 🙂ReplyCancel
SaurabhMay 12, 2021 - 11:43 am
Trekking poles are really important especially during rocky and snowy hikes. This is really informative post detailing trekking poles. Goes without saying, really cool pictures!ReplyCancel
ReneeMay 12, 2021 - 11:58 am
Definitely the advantages of using them far outweigh the disadvantages. Especially for those longer, more challenging terrain. Anything to keep your stamina and balance is a good thing in my opinion. ReplyCancel
ClariceMay 13, 2021 - 9:56 am
This is an interesting read. I have never considered using trekking poles but yes, this is helpful. We usually bring big backpacks when hiking so having one sounds right. ReplyCancel

Trip to Crazy Horse Memorial South Dakota

Plan a trip to Crazy Horse Memorial, South Dakota? In this post, we share everything you need to know about visiting the Chief Crazy Horse monument in the Black Hills. The Crazy Horse Memorial is the Largest Mountain Carving in Progress in the world. It makes an impression. Moreover, it’s only 17 miles southwest of...

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Trip to Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Are you plan to visit Mount Rushmore in South Dakota? We tell you how to plan a perfect trip to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. How much does it cost, how much time is needed to visit, where to stay, and what other attractions are nearby when visiting Mount Rushmore? Check our ultimate guide to Mount...

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floridabusservicesApril 2, 2021 - 1:26 pm
Awesome blog post. Thank you for sharing this informative piece of blog. It really helped me a lot.ReplyCancel
RobinApril 5, 2021 - 4:48 am
My family and I visited Mt.Rushmore in July 2020. We had an amazing and awesome day there! We stayed in Rapid City, but didn’t visit downtown, now I wish we had! We tried to go to crazy horse but it was too late in the day. We also went to Devil’s Tower on this trip. It was very beautiful there too! Wished we would have had more time, we would have went to Yellowstone, but had my heart set on visiting Pikes Peak in Colorado so we didn’t make it. Yet. Out west is absolutely amazing! Go visit! You won’t want to leave! ReplyCancel
Carol ColbornMay 11, 2021 - 12:21 pm
Add the Black Hills to the list of things to see around Rushmore and Rapid City!ReplyCancel
Kavita FavelleMay 11, 2021 - 2:49 pm
I found Mount Rushmore underwhelming in person as there was more attention to flags and tourist amenities than to the carvings themselves. I’m also conflicted given that this location was considered scared land to the native Americans of the region, but this was ignored. On the other hand, I see that it’s a key attraction for patriotic tourism.ReplyCancel
bye:myselfMay 11, 2021 - 8:13 pm
I would love to visit Mount Rushmore – it must be very impressive seeing those huge heads above your own….small head 😀 However, it’s a shame that they did not add Donald Trump as he wished #irony #sarcasm ReplyCancel
Chloe BeaverMay 12, 2021 - 4:44 pm
I haven’t visited Mount Rushmore because for the longest time I thought there was nothing else to see other than the memorial! So good to know that there are other national parks nearby and attractions worth visiting. Sounds like the perfect stop for a road trip.ReplyCancel
Linda (LD Holland)May 13, 2021 - 4:12 pm
We were glad we stopped to see Mount Rushmore on our trip across the U.S. It is such an iconic U.S. site that we wanted to get a view. It would be fun to visit when the evening lights and music ceremonies were on. Maybe we will plan to stop closer in Keystone to enjoy that next time. Then we could spend some time in Custer State Park. ReplyCancel

Badlands National Park in Winter

Is Badlands National Park open in winter? Can you visit the Badlands in the winter? Are the Badlands worth seeing in winter? The answer to these questions is YES. Definitely YES. South Dakota’s Badlands National Park is worth your visit in winter when snow blanket covers the buttes. The Badlands scenery in the wintertime is...

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Linda (LD Holland)March 25, 2021 - 9:44 pm
We have not visited any of the National Parks in the winter. And we missed Badlands on our last National Park tour. So that might be a great one to visit in the winter even if some parts might be closed. We would definitely plan for a day trip. I would love to see the animals with the snow in the background. And with less visitors, hopefully we would see more. ReplyCancel
Ambica GulatiMarch 26, 2021 - 9:40 am
I would like to do a lot of things at Badlands National Park. Stay in a good campsite for sure. Go for long photography shoots. Watch the animals in their habitat and just wash the city out of my bones. ReplyCancel
Chloe BeaverMarch 26, 2021 - 4:02 pm
I completely agree with you! I actually love doing camping/hiking/national park trips in the Winter because there are less visitors, and something about the snow covering the green or red out West makes it extra beautiful. Although camping can be a bit uncomfortable, investing in proper warmth gear is always fun. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel
Blair VillanuevaMarch 26, 2021 - 11:48 pm
The view looks perfectly beautiful! To spend a snow camping here would be awesome but I’m not sure if I would last overnight. I guess a day trip at Badlands National Park is already an amazing treat, and enjoy the sights of that wildlife.ReplyCancel
AmritaMarch 27, 2021 - 4:04 am
Badlands National Park looks amazing in winter and I would definitely love to visit there at that time. I love the snow and coupled with wildlife, it will be quite irresistible. Hiking around the trails will be a good option as well. Thanks for sharing the tips for exploring the place in winters.ReplyCancel
AmritaMarch 27, 2021 - 4:07 am
The Badland National Park looks quite beautiful in winter and I would love to visit there in that season. Exploring the hiking trails looks like a great option. I love snow and watching the wildlife there would be amazing. Thanks for sharing the tips for travelling to Badlands during the winter. Snowshoes and thermals are quite important, I agree.ReplyCancel
RakshaMarch 27, 2021 - 1:26 pm
Oh my God I didnt know that Thunderheart was filmed in this national park. I would love to visit Badlands National Park and see that wildlife. Those snowy mountains look stunning and they make up for such amazing pictures. I have never visited Badlands before but I have now added to my list and I will definitely visit it.ReplyCancel
Subhashish RoyMarch 28, 2021 - 11:18 am
WOW this certainly looks the place to be in during winter. What a lovely terrain and the snow capped mountains look stunning. It must be such a beautiful experience. The pictures are beautiful.ReplyCancel
Ummi NadrahMarch 28, 2021 - 2:42 pm
Wow, Badlands does really look like a fairy tale in winter. Thank you for these useful tips. I would love to hike one of those easy trails. Although I usually travel solo, I think I’d go with someone more experienced for this one as I have never hiked in winter before.ReplyCancel
ClariceMarch 30, 2021 - 7:05 pm
Happy to know that they are open all year round and it would nice to enjoy the surroundings with all the snow. Thank you for sharing this detailed guide. Appreciate the heads up that there is usually no phone coverage in the area. ReplyCancel
KellyMarch 30, 2021 - 7:27 pm
The bison are incredible! We have a very small badlands here in Ontario, nothing like this one. I would love to visit to see what a “real” badland looks like.ReplyCancel
RenataMarch 30, 2021 - 8:32 pm
This is amazing – and once again you prove how beautiful not so famous parts of the US as – at least not so famous in Europe. Here it’s not only the sceneries but also the wildlife – whereby I would wet my pants if I’d run into one of these big guys in the open field….ReplyCancel
Carol ColbornMarch 30, 2021 - 10:15 pm
We went during summer. But I must admit that your photos show off a different kind of Badlands beauty during winter. And after the scenic loop? The Walls Drugstore!ReplyCancel
Sage ScottMarch 31, 2021 - 6:15 am
Let me start by saying these photos are beautiful! This article was so informative and I really enjoyed it. Tips are always helpful too! You had it all in this article. Can’t wait to make a trip to here one day!ReplyCancel

Complete Guide to Devils Tower National Monument

How To Choose and Use Trekking Poles?

Trip to Crazy Horse Memorial South Dakota

Trip to Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Badlands National Park in Winter

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