• The 10 Best Hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park
    Nov 23 2025

    Planning to go hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park? Here are the 10 best trails in Bryce Canyon. If you like to hike, you’ll want to know the Bryce Canyon National Park hikes. These include hikes for all levels, from easy hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park to more challenging trails for experienced hikers.

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    Join James Ian, a National Park expert, as he explores the 10 best hiking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. In this episode, James shares detailed descriptions and tips for each trail, including the Queens Garden Bryce Canyon, Navajo Loop Trail, the Rim Trail Bryce Canyon, Peekaboo Trail Bryce Canyon, Fairyland Loop Trail, and Bryce Canyon easy hikes like Bristlecone Loop Trail and the Mossy Cave Trail. Learn about the unique features of each hike, such as hoodoos, switchbacks, and scenic vistas. Additionally, James provides advice on trail combinations, seasonal considerations, and itinerary planning to ensure you make the most out of your Bryce Canyon hiking adventure. Plus his pick for the best Bryce Canyon National Park hike.

    00:00 Introduction to the best hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park

    02:00 Queen's Garden Trail

    04:14 Navajo Loop Trail

    06:35 Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop

    10:23 The Scenic Rim Trail

    14:42 Peekaboo Loop Trail Bryce Canyon

    17:06 Fairyland Loop Trail

    20:34 Bristlecone Loop

    21:56 Mossy Cave

    24:06 Planning Your Bryce Canyon Itinerary

    26:30 The Best Hike in Bryce Canyon: Figure Eight Trail

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  • 7 Mistakes to Avoid When You Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
    Nov 15 2025

    Are you visiting Bryce Canyon National Park? Here are 7 common mistakes people make when they visit Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah– so you can avoid making them! Important tips for Bryce Canyon National Park you’ll want to know before you go.

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    In this episode, learn about the seven common mistakes visitors make when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park and how to avoid them. The discussion includes avoiding limiting your visit to the Bryce Amphitheater (driving through Bryce Canyon National Park is another highlight), not exploring adjacent Zion National Park (Bryce Canyon is close), and underestimating weather differences between Bryce and Zion. Additional advice covers proper planning, accommodation tips (Bryce Canyon National Park Lodge is a great place to stay), the importance of early starts, and specific trails to explore within Bryce Canyon. The episode aims to ensure you have a more fulfilling and stress-free visit.

    00:00 Introduction

    01:48 Only Visiting Bryce Amphitheater

    03:56 Missing Zion National Park

    04:40 Not Planning for Weather Differences Between Bryce and Zion

    05:54 Not Exploring Beyond the Rim

    07:55 Staying too far from Bryce Canyon

    09:47 Not Having a Plan (and a Bryce Canyon National Park itinerary to use)

    12:27 Getting a Late Start

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  • The 10 Best Hikes in Arches National Park
    Nov 8 2025

    If you want to go hiking in Arches National Park and are trying to find the best hikes in Arches National Park, then this episode is for you.

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    In this Arches National Park trail guide, host James Ian, a national parks expert, shares his top picks for the ten best Arches National Park trails. He provides detailed descriptions, tips, and insights for each hike, including easy hikes in Arches National Park like Sand Dune Arch and Skyline Arch, as well as more challenging hikes like Fiery Furnace and Devil's Garden trails. In between are Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, Double Arch, the Windows, Delicate Arch, Broken Arch, Tapestry Arch. This guide to the top Arches hikes aims to help you curate your ideal hiking itinerary and ensure you don't miss any highlights. James also emphasizes the importance of planning and offers several itinerary options to streamline your visit.

    00:00 Introduction to Arches National Park hikes

    01:39 Park Avenue Trail

    03:48 Balanced Rock

    05:04 Double Arch

    06:25 The Windows Section

    08:47 Delicate Arch

    12:09 Delicate Arch Viewpoint

    13:38 Sand Dune, Broken & Tapestry Arches

    17:51 Skyline Arch

    18:53 Fiery Furnace

    25:14 Devil's Garden

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  • Arches Scenic Drive: Complete Guide to All the Stops
    Nov 1 2025

    In this Arches National Park guide, James Ian provides a comprehensive guide to driving through Arches National Park. The primary focus is on the Arches scenic drive, covering key viewpoints and trailheads along the route plus essential tips for the Arches National Park drive. This is one of the best US scenic drives and maybe the most scenic drive in Utah.

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    Starting from the entrance near Moab, the guide to the drive through Arches National Park details 16 major stops including Park Avenue, Balanced Rock, Windows section, and Delicate Arch. Each stop is described with features, hiking information, and best times for visits. James also shares practical tips on the drive duration, parking, and essentials to bring along. Essential information on the park's timed entry system is also included to help visitors plan their trip effectively.

    00:00 Introduction: Arches National Park scenic drive

    02:15 Park Avenue Viewpoint

    04:06 La Sal Mountains Viewpoint

    04:47 Courthouse Towers Viewpoint

    05:24 Petrified Dunes Viewpoint

    06:21 Balanced Rock

    07:49 Garden of Eden

    08:46 The Windows

    11:06 Double Arch

    11:37 Panorama Point

    12:41 Delicate Arch

    14:34 Delicate Arch Viewpoints

    15:54 Salt Valley Overlook

    16:54 Fiery Furnace Viewpoint

    18:31 Sand Dune Arch

    20:20 Skyline Arch

    21:04 Devils Garden

    23:12 Practical Tips for the scenic drive Arches National Park

    27:21 Final Tips for driving Arches National Park

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    #arches #archesnationalpark #utah #usnationalparks #Archesscenicdrive

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    28 mins
  • 10 Important Tips for Visiting Arches National Park
    Oct 25 2025

    Are you trying to figure out how to visit Arches National Park and looking for helpful Arches National Park tips? In this guide to Arches National Park, we’ll look at 10tips for visiting Arches National Park.

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    In this Arches National Park guide, James Ian shares his top 10 tips for a successful visit to Arches National Park in Utah. From making a timed entry reservation to avoiding the midday heat and packing for all weather conditions, James provides practical advice to enhance your park experience. The episode covers essential tips such as staying on official Arches National Park trails to protect the biological soil crust, preparing meals in advance due to lack of food services, and bringing proper lighting for sunrise or sunset hikes. Additionally, James recommends visiting nearby Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands National Park to maximize your trip.

    00:00 Introduction to Arches National Park tips

    01:25 Top Tip #1: Timed entry reservations

    02:29 Top Tip #2: Arrive early

    03:07 Top Tip #3: Be aware of the heat in summer

    04:01 Top Tip #4: Plan your meals

    05:01 Top Tip #5: Check the weather

    06:12 Top Tip #6: Protect the biological soil crust

    07:04 Top Tip #7: Take a headlamp

    08:04 Top Tip #8: Guided tour of Fiery Furnace

    10:01 Top Tip #9: Arches National Park itinerary

    11:58 Top Tip #10: Explore nearby parks

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    #arches #archesnationalpark #utah #usnationalparks

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  • 10 Best Arches in Arches National Park
    Oct 18 2025

    With over 2,000 arches in the park, this detailed guide to the best of Arches National Park Utah will help you prioritize the most spectacular and accessible ones, catering to different levels of hiking difficulty.

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    In this Arches National Park guide, James Ian, a National Park expert, guides you through the 10 best arches in Arches National Park, including the Arches National Park Delicate Arch hike. James also offers Arches National Park tips on the best times to visit, how to navigate the park efficiently, Arches National Park photography tips, and the highlights of each arch. He even shares his favorite arch at the end of the episode. Perfect for planning your next trip to Arches National Park.

    00:00 Introduction to Arches National Park

    01:38 Delicate Arch

    03:55 The Windows Section

    05:23 Double Arch Arches National Park

    06:10 Landscape Arch Arches National Park

    07:11 Partition Arch

    08:26 Sand Dune Arch

    10:09 Broken Arch

    11:22 Tapestry Arch

    12:25 Skyline Arch

    15:26 Double O Arch

    ➡️ Read the full web article here

    #arches #archesnationalpark #utah #usnationalparks

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  • 10 Best Things To Do in Glacier National Park for Non Hikers
    Oct 11 2025

    Are you visiting Glacier National Park and trying to decide what to do in Glacier National Park and you don’t want to hike? Yes, there are plenty of great hikes in Glacier, but there also a LOT of amazing things to do in Glacier National Park that require hiking! Here are my 10 top things to do in Glacier National Park that don’t require hiking.

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    The 10 best things to do in Glacier National Park for non-hikers. Includes scenic drives, accessible trails, visitor centers, historic lodges, scenic flights, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, relaxing at lake beaches, and boat tours.

    00:00 Introduction to the best non-hiking things to do at Glacier National Park

    02:01 Exploring Going to the Sun Road

    03:50 Accessible Trails and Boardwalks

    05:12 Visitor Centers & Museums

    06:31 Ranger Programs & Cultural Events

    08:37 Historic Lodges and Hotels

    10:13 Scenic Flights

    11:29 Horseback Riding

    12:26 Wildlife Viewing &Photography

    13:51 Relaxing at the beach

    15:26 Itinerary Planning

    17:37 Boat Tours

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    #glacier #glaciernationalpark #montana #usnationalparks

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  • The 10 Best Hikes in Glacier National Park
    Oct 4 2025

    Planning to go hiking in Glacier National Park? Here are the 10 best hikes in Glacier National Park. If you like to hike, you’ll want to know the best hiking trails in Glacier National Park. These are the Glacier National Park best hikes for all levels, from the best short hikes in Glacier National Park for beginners to more challenging trails for experienced hikers.

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    In this episode, James Ian shares his top hikes in Glacier National Park. The episode covers detailed insights into each trail, including the Highline Trail, Avalanche Lake Trail, Hidden Lake Overlook, Medicine Grizzly Lake, Bowman Lake, and more. James provides essential tips on what to expect, how to prepare, and ways to avoid crowds. The episode ends with James revealing his top pick from all the best day hikes in Glacier National Park, known for its stunning alpine views and wildlife sightings.

    00:00 Introduction

    01:47 Highline Trail

    03:50 Avalanche Lake Trail

    05:18 Hidden Lake Overlook Trail

    06:35 Hidden Lake Trail

    07:56 Medicine Grizzly Lake

    09:59 The Loop Trail

    11:32 Virginia Falls

    13:05 Bowman Lake

    14:43 Otokomi Lake

    15:44 Planning Your Glacier National Park Itinerary

    18:20 Grinnell Glacier (Upper Grinnell Lake) Trail

    19:55 Conclusion and Resources

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    #glacier #glaciernationalpark #montana #usnationalparks #hiking

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