We spent about a week in total during our two visits to Yellowstone National Park—first in August 2021 and again in June 2025. During these trips, we covered both the Upper and Lower loops, visiting many of the park’s iconic sights. We stayed in both Gardiner and West Yellowstone during our first trip, with West… Continue reading
On our way to Voyageurs National Park, we made a stop in Duluth, Minnesota, a city often regarded as a gateway for travelers heading north to the park. Conveniently located nearly halfway between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Voyageurs, Duluth serves as a natural rest point. The city boasts several attractions, with Lake Superior… Continue reading
My wife and I embarked on an unforgettable 2,500-mile road trip from Phoenix to Seattle, during which we visited seven National Parks, along with Lake Tahoe and Portland. Each day, we typically drove between 200 and 300 miles, beginning in the early hours and ensuring we concluded our travel before sunset. This schedule allowed us… Continue reading
Before reaching Seattle in our road trip, we spent about half a day in Portland suburbs to visit multiple waterfalls and other scenic attractions. Our Itinerary: Intl. Rose Test GardenColumbia Gorge viewpointsLatourell FallsBridal veil FallsMultnomah Falls International Rose Test Garden The garden is in the city itself and it gets the name because it serves… Continue reading
A Scenic Stop at Lake Tahoe Exploring National Parks comes with an added bonus – the chance to discover spectacular attractions nearby. On our way to Lassen Volcanic National Park in May 2024, we made a brief stop at Lake Tahoe. Known for its clear blue waters, this natural wonder, with a depth of about… Continue reading
We have visited the following ashrams in the USA and will be sharing posts about them soon:
After flying from BWI to Kalispell (via Denver) and driving to the park’s Visitor Center, we began a short yet memorable exploration of Glacier National Park, Montana Spanning the Continental Divide, Glacier is especially renowned for the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road. Day 1 – August 5, 2021 Lake McDonald Our first stop was Lake McDonald, the… Continue reading
We visited Acadia National park in July 2021 over a three-day trip Our Itinerary: Day 1 – July 27 Day 2 – July 28 Day 3 – July 29 We stayed in an Airbnb in nearby Hancock. The accommodation allowed us to prepare homemade vegetarian meals for both packed lunches and dinners Day 1 Highlights… Continue reading
In July 2024, we had the opportunity to visit Isle Royale National Park, one of the most secluded and least-visited national parks in the United States. Surrounded by the waters of Lake Superior, the island can only be reached by ferry or seaplane. Its isolation makes it a unique experience for anyone who makes the… Continue reading
Itinerary (One Day Total) – November 2021 & July 2024 Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio is a unique urban park, notable as the only U.S. national park with a scenic railroad operating entirely within its boundaries, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The park is also well known for the 20-mile… Continue reading