The sheer ecological diversity you’ll see on an Olympic National Park tour has been carefully preserved for over a century. The land that’s now the national park began attracting conservationists as soon as the Olympic Peninsula was discovered by American settlers, although the area’s history goes back much further. The Olympic Peninsula had been occupied […]
Well, it depends on where you’re going and what time of year it is. If you’re planning on taking a Golden Circle tour of Iceland, you’ll want to be prepared for the road conditions, weather conditions, and car conditions. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration provides up-to-date information on road conditions throughout the country. They have […]
About 95% of the park is designated as a wilderness area, so you’re bound to run across some wildlife on your Olympic National Park tour. With its relatively small size and extreme ecological diversity, Olympic National Park is the perfect destination to see all kinds of plants and animals in one place. One of the […]
The Self-Guided Golden Circle tour of Iceland is one of the best ways to see some of the country’s most iconic attractions. This popular day trip takes you to three of Iceland’s most popular tourist destinations: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area, and Gullfoss waterfall. The name Golden comes from the Gullfoss waterfall, which translates […]
There are many tour operators on the Golden Circle loop but very few offer the ability to see all the top sights on your own terms. One such Golden Circle tour of Iceland is offered by Action Tour Guide which tells you more about each sight you see through audio stories. Starting in Reykjavik, you […]
Olympic is one of the most naturally diverse parks in the US, so a full Olympic National Park tour will take at least three days if you want to see everything. The main roads in the park form a loop around the outside edge of the peninsula, with smaller roads cutting in towards the center, […]
If you are looking for an epic road trip that combines stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable experiences, then you might want to consider a tour of Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier National Parks. These three parks are among the most popular and spectacular in the United States, and they are located within a reasonable […]
Reykjavik is the capital city of Iceland and is located in the southwestern part of the country. The distance between Reykjavik and the Golden Circle is approximately 250 km (155 miles) from and back to Reykjavik. If you’re planning to rent a car, there are several car rental companies in Reykjavik that you can choose from, including […]
Like any trip to a national park, an Olympic National Park tour will provide you with plenty of gorgeous views of untamed nature. However, what sets Olympic apart from its peers is its dramatic ecological diversity. Spanning a little under 1500 square miles, Olympic National Park is home to no less than three distinct ecosystems: […]
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