Tag Archives: Hiking
Zion National Park Video (Part One) Posted by sasha on Dec 23, 2013
Located in southwest Utah, Zion National Park is one of the most beautiful places in the USA. In part one of our video tour, check out the scenic drive there from the Grand Canyon, eat in a local saloon, see the campground and lodge, explore the visitor’s center and museum, and hike the Watchman Trail…
Zion National Park Posted by sasha on Nov 19, 2013
There are so many amazing national parks in the USA, and we’re visiting lots of them here at the English blog. Today we’re heading to southwest Utah! Name: Zion Year Established: November 19, 1919 Location: Utah Season: Open year round. Some services or facilities may close or reduce hours during parts of the year. Cost: …
Grand Canyon National Park (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 11, 2013
Our “America the Beautiful” series continues with a video tour of the amazing Grand Canyon National Park. “It’s about a five hour drive from Las Vegas to the north rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. This is a very scenic drive. On the way, you might see a beautiful sunset. There are a few…
Grand Canyon National Park Posted by sasha on Oct 22, 2013
Our series on American National Parks continues today with one of the most famous parks not only in the USA, but around the world. Name: Grand Canyon Year Established: February 26, 1919 Location: Northern Arizona Season: The south rim is open all year round weather permitting. The north rim is open mid-May to mid-October. Cost: …
Joshua Tree National Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 28, 2013
Recently, I posted an article about the Joshua Tree National Park. Today we’re going to take a short video tour of this amazing American national park in the desert! “140 miles east of Los Angeles, you’ll find the Joshua Tree National Park. On the drive there, you may see wildfires burning in the distance. You’ll…
Joshua Tree National Park Posted by sasha on Sep 16, 2013
Our “America the Beautiful” tour of the country’s national parks begins in sunny California at a fascinating place – the Joshua Tree. Name: Joshua Tree National Park Year Established: Became a National Monument in 1936 and a National Park in 1994 Location: SE California; 140 miles east of LA Season: Open year-round Cost: $15 for…
Go take a hike! Posted by Gabriele on Sep 3, 2013
“Go take a hike” is an expression in English that when said to another person means “get out of here” or “go away and don’t come back.” If you say ‘I am going to take a hike’ that does not mean the same thing. This just means you are going to go for a walk…