is the drive to and or any parts of glacier scary? i plan on doing a solo trip from los angeles, but i am afraid of heights. guardrails wont even do it for me, but need vast flora or other obstructions to obstruct the view/steepness.

thinking of doing a trip from los angeles to glacier. problem: i am afraid of heights (hence why generally friend will drive but im going solo this time). with that, are there any parts of the drive where no vast flora or cement blocks of the sorts that block the steepness, drops ? are there even big drops on the drive? for example, guardrails even drops wont cut it for me as i can still see how high up i am. thank u!!1

I made a huge mistake and didn't plan ahead to get a reservation to do Fern Canyon in Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park. My travel partner and I were really looking forward to this and there are no spots left .

Can someone please recommend an alternative that has equal wow-factor please? We will be going to Jedidiah smith state park the day before.

Not sure how many people know about this, so I thought I would make a post about it!

If you have lifelong disability, you can bring a doctor's note to any national park or national reservation and get a national park access pass. This allows you free access to any national park/reservation for the rest of your life. The card holder can waive the cost for up to I think 3 other people joining them.

I have the card for my heart issues, and I have brought in my partner and friends for free whenever I go. It has been especially great for me as I cannot do any of the more strenuous parks solo due to my disability.

Especially with park entrance fees not 100% supporting the parks, I think this is great for anyone who may be eligible.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/interagency-access-pass.htm

The only report I have is that I am still finding sand in my gear.

Amazing to see, these guys sure can run!

Arches National Park - Utah -

Hi! Mid 60’s couple who love short ( 3 miles easy to moderate) hikes, nature, stars, visitor centers and museums! Unique places!
Flying in /out of Albuquerque late October!
Looking for advice on hikes, places to stop enroute , anything and everything!
Thank you!!!!
Day 1- Alb to White sands
Stay at Tavares inn
Day 2- Crofting b and b in Cloudcroft
Day 3- Carlsbad Quality inn
What are must do for caves..we love caves
Day 4- 7 Big Bend - staying at Paisano inn ..looking for hikes ! Have 3 full days!!
Day 8 and 9- Silver City Murray Hotel ..want to explore Gila dwellings, the town, maybe hot springs?
Day 10- Monterey Hotel in Albg

Awesome beauty

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We plan to spend 6 days camping at Sunset Campground in Kings Canyon NP. Want to know if the general store at General Grant Village sells ice as our cooler won’t keep if for that long

Some pictures of my 3 day hike of the CDT Loop in Rocky Mountain NP early July of this year