{"id":163,"date":"2019-11-02T22:16:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T22:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/?page_id=163"},"modified":"2023-12-02T19:37:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T19:37:49","slug":"national-parks-theme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/?page_id=163","title":{"rendered":"National Parks Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-134 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/NP-screen-capture-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/NP-screen-capture-300x192.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/NP-screen-capture.jpg 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel with Chris to explore the majesty of 14 National Parks, all along the Rocky Mountains, from Mexico to Canada. After scaling a Colorado 14,000 ft peak,\u00a0 she will share her photography and stories in each of the parks. The hike concludes with a close encounter with a grizzly in Glacier National Park in Montana. You will leave feeling inspired and a have a greater appreciation of our National Parks.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Moab, UT is unique in that it has two completely different and beautiful National Parks literally within minutes from the downtown area. Chris will take you on a trip through the many natural arches in Arches National Park, explore the canyons and spires in Canyonlands National Park in addition to a visit to the awesome Dead Horse Point State Park. Come learn about painting with light!<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-140\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/moab-for-website-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/moab-for-website-300x177.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/moab-for-website.jpg 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-145\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rmnp-presentation-title-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rmnp-presentation-title-300x206.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rmnp-presentation-title-768x528.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/rmnp-presentation-title.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country. With majestic peaks in every direction, wildlife roaming the valleys and some of the most incredible outdoor adventures on the planet, it is no wonder more than three million people flock to the park each year. Take a drive with Chris over Trail Ridge Road &#8211; the highest continuous paved road in America &#8211; and enjoy many other adventures in this awe-inspiring national park.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Imagine rugged mountaintops scraping the skyline while enormous glaciers cling to their precipices. Of the thousands of national parks scattered around the world today, Banff, created in 1885, is the third oldest and Canada\u2019s first, while adjacent Jasper was only 22 years behind. Ride with Chris and Ali as they explore the fantastic Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper along the Icefields Parkway in Alberta, Canada. The views are breathtaking!<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-136\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banff-Jasper-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banff-Jasper-300x170.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banff-Jasper-768x434.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Banff-Jasper.jpg 785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-135\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Glacier-NP-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Glacier-NP-300x188.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Glacier-NP-768x480.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Glacier-NP-1024x640.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Glacier-NP.jpg 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Few places on earth are as magnificent and pristine as Glacier. Protected in 1910 during the first flowering of the American conservationist movement, Glacier ranks with Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon among the United States&#8217; most astounding natural wonders. Hike and camp with Chris in Glacier which is renowned for its historic &#8216;parkitecture&#8217; lodges, the spectacular Going-to-the-Sun Rd and 740 miles of hiking trails.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; background-color: transparent;\">How about visiting the 8 main Hawaiian Islands on the way to the two volcanic National Parks? The Hawaiian Islands are the exposed peaks of a great undersea mountain range, formed by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the Earth\u2019s mantle. Explore each of the 8 main islands with Chris \u2013 who lived and taught school in Hawaii for 4 years \u2013 as she shares her stories and photography. The views, culture and experiences are breathtaking! Aloha<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-139\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hawaii-Opening-Screen-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hawaii-Opening-Screen-300x167.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hawaii-Opening-Screen.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Hawaii-Opening-Screen-360x200.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pacific-NW-title-slide-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pacific-NW-title-slide-300x190.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Pacific-NW-title-slide.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This stunning area, in the northwestern corner of the continental US is best known for its beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains. The Pacific Northwest has a variety of climate regions, from the Pacific Coast to the valley and, once over the mountains, a desert region. Come on a road and camping trip with Chris and Ky as they explore the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, arguably one of the richest natural playgrounds in the country. From its soaring peaks to its mysterious forests, this is the place to visit if you love the outdoors.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What an adventure with Chris! Travel on a road trip she did with a friend and three dogs from Denver, CO to Naples, FL. Stops along the way include Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the San Antonio River Walk, New Orleans and some unusual Walmart people. The last half of the presentation we venture to and tour the Everglades National Park. It will be a road trip you will not forget!<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-147\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/everglades-title-page-screenshot-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/everglades-title-page-screenshot-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/everglades-title-page-screenshot-768x511.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/everglades-title-page-screenshot.jpg 958w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-537\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/title-slide-62-NPs-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/title-slide-62-NPs-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/title-slide-62-NPs-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/title-slide-62-NPs-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/title-slide-62-NPs.jpg 1361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not only does Chris take you to all 63 US National Parks during this presentation but also educates you on what a World Heritage Site is (there are over 1,000 of them!) and what UNESCO means. It is a fascinating journey to some of the most beautiful places &#8211; not just in America but all over the world. <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>No trip to Washington State is complete without a Mount Rainier experience. Stroll through a temperate inland rainforest in spring. Hike with the wildflowers and gaze upon powerful waterfalls in summer. Marvel at the fall colors in autumn. Discover epic skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in winter. And fall in love with a most unique landscape!<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-710\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mount-Rainier-home-slide-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mount-Rainier-home-slide-300x183.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mount-Rainier-home-slide-768x469.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mount-Rainier-home-slide-1024x625.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mount-Rainier-home-slide.jpg 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-729\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alaska-home-page.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1150\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alaska-home-page.jpg 1150w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alaska-home-page-300x170.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alaska-home-page-768x434.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/alaska-home-page-1024x579.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alaska is enormous and it&#8217;s practically bursting with out-of-this-world natural beauty and wonder. At once inviting and forbidding, there is simply no place in the world like Alaska. These eight Alaskan National Parks, covering 54 million acres, are home to stunning natural wonders and some of the last remaining examples of true, untouched wilderness in the United States.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Earth offers spectacular natural wonders that only a small percentage of people will ever see in their lifetime. You only need to stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon once to know why it&#8217;s one of the 7 natural wonders of the natural world. The Grand Canyon&#8217;s massive and colorful landscape provides breathtaking views that can&#8217;t be found anywhere else in the world. Come experience this treasure with Chris as she takes you down the Bright Angel Trail.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-749\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-slide-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-slide-300x188.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-slide-768x481.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-slide-1024x641.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Home-slide.jpg 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-806\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Home-Slide-Yosemite-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"848\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Home-Slide-Yosemite-1024x574.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Home-Slide-Yosemite-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Home-Slide-Yosemite-768x431.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Home-Slide-Yosemite.jpg 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The jaw-dropping head-turner of America\u2019s national parks, and a Unesco World Heritage site, Yosemite garners the devotion of all who enter. From the waterfall-striped granite walls buttressing emerald-green Yosemite Valley to the skyscraping giant sequoias catapulting into the air at Mariposa Grove, the place inspires a sense of awe and reverence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Yellowstone National Park is the wild, free-flowing, beating heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Its real showstoppers are the geysers and hot springs \u2013 nature\u2019s crowd-pleasers \u2013 but at every turn this land of fire and brimstone breathes, belches and bubbles like a giant kettle on the boil. And amongst them lies the country\u2019s largest collection of elk, the continent\u2019s oldest, largest wild bison herds and a pristine wilderness roamed by wolves, grizzlies, moose and antelope.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-834\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yellowstone-home-slide-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yellowstone-home-slide-300x183.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yellowstone-home-slide-768x469.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yellowstone-home-slide-1024x625.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yellowstone-home-slide.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-851\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Monuments-home-slide-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Monuments-home-slide-300x187.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Monuments-home-slide-768x479.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Monuments-home-slide-1024x639.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Monuments-home-slide.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The United States National Monuments are part of the United States National Park System. Unlike our National Parks, they can be created by presidential proclamation without an act of Congress. And while they may be a step down from the National Parks in general, they are still spectacular and fascinating pieces of natural scenery and national history; many of these places could be the highlight of a major trip or could be worth a whole trip on their own.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only national park in all of New England, Acadia offers unrivaled coastal beauty and activities for both leisurely hikers and adrenaline junkies. The park, which incorporates both coastline and mountains, protects a remarkably diverse landscape. But you could easily spend a week, taking in mountaintop hikes, bike rides, scenic drives and shoreline strolls, as well as leaving time to relax on the shores of Echo Lake or Sand Beach.<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-857\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Acadia-home-slide-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Acadia-home-slide-300x191.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Acadia-home-slide-768x490.jpg 768w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Acadia-home-slide-1024x653.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Acadia-home-slide.jpg 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border: none;\" width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: none;\" width=\"300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-868\" src=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/home-slide-west-coast-nps-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/home-slide-west-coast-nps-300x183.jpg 300w, http:\/\/lifelegacyphotography.com\/travelswithchriswells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/home-slide-west-coast-nps.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Also available on video<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>From the otherworldly desert-scapes, soaring redwoods, and eye-popping canyons of California to the volcanic peaks, lush rain forests, and pristine beaches of the Pacific Northwest, the West Coast contains some of the country&#8217;s most celebrated and beautiful national parks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Also available on video Travel with Chris to explore the majesty of 14 National Parks, all along the Rocky Mountains, from Mexico to Canada. After scaling a Colorado 14,000 ft peak,\u00a0 she will share her photography and stories in each of the parks. The hike concludes with a close encounter with a grizzly in Glacier National Park in Montana. 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