You’ll find plenty of places to swim on an Olympic National Park tour, although the water might be a little colder than you anticipate. The most popular swimming hole in the park is Lake Crescent, a serene glacial lake located on the northern edge of the park. Blessed with some of the clearest water in […]
The weather on an Olympic National Park tour can vary pretty wildly, even within the same day, so it’s important to make sure you’re packing enough to stay comfortable all day long. No matter the time of year, you should always dress in layers so you can adjust throughout the day. Olympic National Park is […]
You don’t need reservations to take your own Olympic National Park tour, but you will have to make arrangements if you want to spend the night. The park is a popular spot for camping and backpacking and the Parks Service needs to keep track of how many people are staying there every night, so you’ll […]
Taking a drive around the peninsula is a great way to start off an Olympic National Park tour. The scenic loop takes you all the way around the peninsula and takes about eight hours, although you can easily spend days taking in all the sights and trails in the park. We highly recommend spending at […]
The best time for an Olympic National Park tour will depend on what exactly you’re looking for. The park is most popular during the spring and summer, but the relatively mild temperatures mean that you can visit pretty much any time during the year. If you’re planning on doing a lot of hiking during your […]
Although the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted museum attendance and Washington DC tours, the National Gallery of Art topped the list for most visited DC museums in 2020. As the premier branch of the Smithsonian’s exemplary art portion, the National Gallery of Art is one of the most popular and impressive art museums in the US, […]
With so many great museums on any Washington DC tour, picking the best one will depend on what you’re interested in. The Smithsonian Institute has 23 different museum branches all over the area, so there’s sure to be something for everybody. There are also some terrific independent museums in Washington as well, like the International […]
It’s funny you should ask-we at Action Tour Guide just so happen to have a Washington monuments tour that lasts for about two hours. Our Washington DC Monuments Self-Guided Tour will take you to all the best and most interesting monuments on the National Mall, including the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the controversial […]
The answer is yes, absolutely! As any Washington DC tour will tell you, the capital is one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the United States. That’s especially true in more touristy areas like the National Mall, which features extra-wide sidewalks for strolling among the monuments freely and easily. The National Mall also features clusters […]
If you’re planning on staying inside and visiting the museums, you can visit the capital year-round. However, if you’re thinking of taking a Washington monuments tour, your best bet is to either visit between September and November or March and May. That way, you get to avoid peak season and the weather issues that sometimes […]