(Mellow Wanderer) A back to school special! Call it the deal of the century: An end of summer free pass for all fourth grade students and their immediate families to all of America’s national parks. Every Kid in a Park program was created, in part, to celebrate the National Park Service turning 100 years old…
(Mellow Wanderer-Grand Canyon) Perhaps the most iconic Grand Canyon image is the one paying homage to Native Americans. The Watchtower at Desert View rises 70 feet on the southeastern edge of the canyon, giving visitors panoramic views down to the Colorado River. Famed 20th century architect Mary Colter designed and directed construction of the Watchtower,…
(Mellow Wanderer) Spring-summer wildflower season is here, painting highway medians, meadows and parks in a collage of color. Bloom schedules vary according to climate and location, but every region of the U.S. pops in a spectrum of splendor, giving new meaning to road tripping. So grab your favorite tie-dye, highway ahead, windows down, crank-up Joe…
