Wawona means "Big Tree." It is also the gateway to Yosemite National Park from the south. In the late 1800s, Wawona was Yosemite's largest stagecoach stop. Today, most people zip by on their way to see Half Dome and Yosemite Valley - but there's plenty of history behind the rocks … [Read more...] about Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Mountain Meadows
Some places pull you in because of their beauty; others grab your heart because of the sheer magnitude of the story they hold. Mountain Meadows, Utah is one of those places. What and Where is Mountain Meadows? Mountain Meadows may not not be one of the most stunning of … [Read more...] about Mountain Meadows
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is an archaeologically rich area tucked in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Check it out for your next RV travel and/or hiking adventure base when actively searching for the past. Post updated May 21, 2023 Disclosure: This … [Read more...] about Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado
Pipe Spring National Monument
A thirst for travel and a passion for history always open the door to new discoveries - like Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona, USA. This unique property started as a Mormon Tithing Ranch in 1870 and became a telegraph office before achieving national monument status in … [Read more...] about Pipe Spring National Monument
A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut
One of our favourite Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Huts is the Elizabeth Parker Hut - a little log cabin in a pristine meadow near Lake O'Hara, British Columbia. Discover the connections between a writer, the mountains, and a club. A Jewel of a Backcountry Hut With an … [Read more...] about A Writer, A Club, and the Elizabeth Parker Hut