It’s National Park Week, which I believe is something to celebrate! I’m a huge fan of and advocate for our stunning parklands. National Park week started on Earth Day (April 22nd) and will continue through next Sunday (April 30th) and it always feels like something too big to just let pass by. So this year, I thought I’d mix it up a little bit and share my favorite National Park hiking trails (and trails from other NPS Parklands). These are all day hikes, though, not long backpacking trails, and I decided to list them in alphabetical order, since trying to rank them would be impossible. Angels Landing – Zion National Park, Utah Angels Landing is one of the most famous, and in some cases infamous, trails. The narrow rock ledge adorned with chains is known to be one of the most hair-raising experiences one can have in the the National Parks System. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but anyone who aches for a sense of adventure, I would recommend this trail to you! Bear Lake to Emerald Lake – Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado This trail in the Estes Park area has a pretty amazing wow-factor. The […]