Tag Archives: USA national parks
Great American West Coast Road Trip Posted by sasha on Jul 29, 2015
Over the past year, we’ve been talking about American national parks and some of the USA’s great cities, such as New York, Washington D.C., and Boston. Today we will combine these two to talk about something else that is a very American summer tradition – a road trip. A road trip is usually a long…
American National Parks Wrap-Up Posted by sasha on Oct 20, 2014
Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring some of America’s most famous national parks here on the English blog. I hope you’ve had fun reading the posts and watching the videos, because I’ve sure had a good time making them. Visiting some of the national parks should be high atop anyone’s list if traveling…
Great Smoky Mountains NP and Blue Ridge Parkway Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2014
It’s been a “smokey” month here on the English blog, from the post about the Great Smoky Mountains to the recent one about Smokey the Bear. Well, here’s one more for you! The most visited national park in the entire United States, the Great Smoky Mountains can be visited in two states – Tennessee and…
Rocky Mountain National Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Aug 5, 2014
Take a short video tour of the amazing Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, including a few trails, some viewpoints, and a couple of beautiful lakes. The written post from last month can be found here for more information about the Rockies. “Rocky Mountain national park is located in Colorado. Our trip begins at the…
Rocky Mountain National Park Posted by sasha on Jul 29, 2014
Name: Rocky Mountain National Park Year Established: 1915 Location: Colorado, USA Season: Open year-round. Visitor Center hours vary by season. Cost: $20 for private vehicle, $10 for motorcycles, cyclists and hikers (good for 7 days) Accommodation: There are only a few campgrounds inside the park. Nearby communities offer guest houses and hotels. Brief Description: Rocky Mountain National Park has elevations…
A Video Tour of Arches National Park Posted by sasha on Jun 30, 2014
We posted an article about Arches National Park earlier this month. Now, it’s time to take a video tour of this beautiful park in Utah! “Arches National Park is located in Moab, Utah. Our trip starts here at the Visitor Center. Inside, you can use a touch screen to plan your visit. There is a…
A Guide to Arches National Park Posted by sasha on Jun 9, 2014
Name: Arches National Park Year Established: November 12, 1971 Location: 6 km North of Moab, UT Season: Open all year, 24 hours a day. Hours for the visitor center vary depending on the current season. Cost: $5 for walk-ins, bicycles, and motorbikes; $10 per vehicle (both are good for 7 days) Accommodation: Devil’s Garden is the only campground in the park…