Adventure filmmaker, National Park fanatic and solo adventure traveler. 

Alice Ford

From driving cadillac mountain, to hiking the famous ladder lined trails, here are some of the best things to do in Maine's Acadia National Park 

Acadia is the northernmost national park on the East Coast with various ecosystems and terrains. With more than 150 miles of hiking trails, the park offers many ways to experience nature. From mountains to shore, lakes, streams, wetlands, forests, and meadows in between, all contribute to a diversity of plants and animals. The summit of Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the Atlantic coast. Its legendary view is the first place in the US to greet the sunrise. Laced throughout this landscape is a historic carriage road system financed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. In total, the park encompasses 49,075 acres, wildlife abounds throughout the park. Acadia is one of the most popular destinations in the national park system, and can be crowded during summer. Whether you are hiking one of the park's many trails, kayaking on one of its lakes, or simply enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by stunning views, Acadia National Park is sure to offer an unforgettable experience.

Acadia

Acadia National Park Summer trip 

The Condor Gulch to High Peaks Trail is the best hike in this small National Park. Join me to see some of the beauty and some California condors.

Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles National Park. What remains is a unique landscape. Travelers journey through chaparral, oak woodlands, and canyon bottoms. Hikers enter rare talus caves and emerge to towering rock spires teeming with life: prairie and peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and the inspiring California condor.

Pinnacles

Best Hike in Pinnacles National Park 

One of California's crown jewels, the National Park of Kings Canyon and Sequoia protects huge groves of Sequoias, the largest trees on earth.

The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is the consolidated management structure for Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park in California. The two parks have been jointly administered since 1943. They have a combined size of 1,353 square miles and were designated the UNESCO Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Reserve in 1976. Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. 

Sequoia and Kings Canyon

Travel Guide to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 

One of the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains is the Alum Cave trail up to the summit of Mt. Le Conte. 


Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in America. Situated between North Carolina and Tennessee, the Smokies are renowned for wildflowers, diverse animal and plant life, and striking mountainscapes. Originally the land of the Cherokee people, the park features numerous trails to explore, ranging from easy hikes to more challenging treks to popular waterfalls. For those who want a truly unique experience, guided horseback rides are also available. In addition to its natural beauty, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also home to a great collection of historic log buildings. These structures provide a fascinating glimpse into the past, and help to bring the park's rich history to

Great Smoky Mountains

Alum Cave to Mt. Le Conte in the Smoky Mountains 

Spring is a great time to visit Joshua Tree. Follow along to some of the best hikes, sunsets, campgrounds and things to do. 

Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most iconic and beautiful places in the United States. The park is home to Joshua trees, which are twisted trees that grow to be about 40 feet tall. The trees are named for the Old Testament prophet, stretching out his hands in prayer. Joshua Tree National Park is also home to rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. The park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert.

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park Spring Travel Guide 

Join Alice for 5 days in Glacier National Park in late June before the Going to the Sun road is open in full. In this video we hike and backpack.

Glacier National Park is one of the most stunning places on earth. A true showcase of Mother Nature's grandeur, the park is home to melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Swiftcurrent Lake is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and the Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the world's greatest drives. Scenic boat tours are also a great way to take in the sights. For those who love to hike, the Grinnell Glacier is a must-see before it's gone forever. The Hidden Lake Trail is also a great option for those looking for some stunning photos. No matter what you choose to do, Glacier National Park is sure to leave you with lasting memories.

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Best of Glacier National Park 

Denali National Park in Alaska is an epic park of mountains and wilderness. Join Alice as she boards the train & explores the park for a few days 

Denali National Park and Preserve is a pristine wilderness sanctuary that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Denali means "the high one" in the native Athabaskan language and refers to the mountain itself. Established as Mount McKinley National Park in 1917, it was renamed in 1980. Today Denali draws millions of people every year to see North America's tallest peak. Spanning  six million acres, the park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou and Dall sheep. Visitors can explore the park's vast expanses through a single road, experiencing the beauty of taiga forests, alpine tundra, and glaciers. 

Denali

Denali Via the Alaska Gold Star Railroad 

Join Alice for 3 days hiking and backpacking in North Cascades National Park in Washington.

Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys. Witness a landscape sensitive to the Earth's changing climate. Help steward the ecological heart of the Cascades.

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