Jeep Vacation Destinations
You have a Jeep, for crying out loud, one of the most storied four-wheelers in the world. At some point, you need to engage it an adventure, preferably during a vacation, when you can also take in some scenic beauty and do a little camping.
Here are some top Jeep vacation destinations to help get you going.
West Coast
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is spread over some 40 miles of the Pacific Coast’s edge. You can use your Jeep on about half of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area’s 31,500 acres. In the northern and middle areas, you can put your Jeep on the vaunted dunes, some of which tower several hundred above sea level.
Want to really see stars? The key to really enjoying a dazzling night of stargazing is finding a remote place with little to no light pollution. If you’re in pursuit of incredible stargazing, these destinations are worth the journey.
1. Death Valley National Park // California
Death Valley is below sea level and produces very little artificial light, and with over 3 million acres of wilderness, the park gets really dark at night. The valley can be either very hot or very cold depending on the season and time of day. Be sure to check the stargazing tips on the park s website to optimize your experience.
Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion.
First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times, always bag and throw away your dog’s waste, and never leave an animal unattended in a locked vehicle.
863 Acre Fire Burns at Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park over the last week that now stands at
863 acres and growing.
The National Park Service and KSAT.com report that the fire is centered in sky island which is located in the
Chisos Mountains. It comes at a time when the park is finally seeing an uptick in visitors after seeing far fewer people in 2020.
From the brief video clip above, you can see the smoke coming from areas of the park where the fire is burning.
Big 2 News reports it s a patchy landscape of burned or scorched earth, and then some areas of the land untouched by the fire.