August 25th 2016 marked a very special date: the 100th birthday of the US National Parks Service. While national parks had existed for years prior – Yellowstone was the first national park in the world in 1872 – it wasn’t until 1916 that the National Parks Service was created to protect America’s most beautiful, fragile […]
Sequoia National Park
West Coast road trip: a nature lover’s journey
The mighty west coast road trip. It’s a rite of passage for both Americans and those visiting the USA. A trip to the United States isn’t truly complete without it. If you’re a nature lover with a fondness for sweeping coastal landscapes, ruggedly mountainous national parks, vibrant cities and laid-back seaside towns, I’d definitely add this to your […]