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Lucas BremerPRO

My family tree can be traced through the Land Between the Lakes and the Shawnee National Forest regions of West Kentucky and Southern Illinois. I have been obsessed with traveling the Nation's National and State Parks my entire life.

There are a few trails, and a heck of view here. Take some time before you reach the Rockies and relax in the high grasslands if the bluff.

This is one of the best coast lines I have ever seen in my life. It was a major highlight of a road trip through Big Sur. Mostly easy parking but can get crowded especially on weekends. This place deserves more attention. It’s beautiful.

Waterfalls, shelter caves, chains to climb bluffs, and sweeping mountain top views.

Great trail and one of the icons of the park. Was damaged by the wildfires a couple of years ago. Use caution.

This area gets little visitation. Its fairly easy to navigate, but make sure to have plenty of bug spray. The Cypress trees are beautiful here and the views are awesome.

Not a long trail but pretty amazing spot to see a waterfall spill right into the ocean. There is a section that the state has closed off. Be sure not to get close as there is a really sharp drop off.

Ok the best may be up for debate. But this secluded beach is amazing at sunset. Be sure to get here a couple hours before sunset so you will have a place to park in the small lot. The beach will seem crowded from the lot, but there is plenty of room to spread out.

This is a great place to immerse yourself in the history of Washington DC. If you’re not into history, bike and running paths take you from point to point and museum to museum.

I didn’t think I would find any outdoor type activity while in DC. Glad I was wrong and stumbled on this place. It is unreal how big these falls are. Several trails lead to different points of view and their are visitor centers that can give you more ideas on how to experience this park.

This hike should not be missed and can be enjoyed by just about everyone. The light at different parts of the day make for amazing photos out of even the most amateur photographer. A can’t miss in Bryce.

A great family or beginning of trip hike while in Bryce. The shuttle system can help in points not wished to hike or take you back to your car.

Likely the most famous view in the west. Can be very crowded. If in the area it’s a must do. Short but semi challenging hike for some.

I originally went here to see about this world class fishing I had heard about. The entry points to the river were tough in places. There were however many Bighorn Sheep and I even saw a Mountain Lion sleeping on a outcrop.

Great scenery. Continue on 2 miles to see something better in Iceberg Lake.

A crown jewel hike if the national park system. Make sure to hike in a group and have bear spray.

This is a truly hidden gem. My family and I can here many times as a child. The creeks, ghost town, snow capped peaks. Amazing view.

Easy but crowded hike. A surreal experience.

The best place to camp along highway 1. Sites quickly sell out. Shower house requires tokens.

The waterfall is ok, the small creeks with redwoods are amazing. Easy well kept Trail makes for a nice stop in Big Sur

Get above the trees at the tower. I hope the forest service has laid new planks of wood or that it is on the horizon because the last time I was there it was starting to show it’s age. Use caution.

Put this on the list with the others on any trip to Flagstaff. The hike is paved and can be done in a hour or two. Pretty canyon with up close native ruins.

To me this park is much more scenic and is more grand than Pinnacles National Park.

Pikes Peak may be the nearby headline, but this public park is amazing and will remind you more of Arizona rather than Colorado.

Make plans to see this during the fall when the aspens are changing color.