National Park Archives - Zachary Kenney

Redwood National Park Road Trip // Largest Trees in the World

October 23rd, 2024Zachary Kenney0 Comments

Even if you’ve been surrounded by forest your entire life, whether it’s Red Maples of New England, the Douglas Firs of the Pacific Northwest, the Hemlocks of Pennsylvania, nothing will prepare you for the colossal coniferous trees of the Redwood National Park. And when I say tall, I don’t just mean a few stories tall, I mean the tallest trees on earth are located along this stretch of California coastline, and accessible to nearly everyone. Trees, that defy the imagination of how large an organism can grow to be. Width at the the base larger than a swimming pool. Trunks …

Crater Lake National Park // The Bluest Lake I’ve Ever Seen!

October 7th, 2024Zachary Kenney0 Comments

For the very first time, in this short VanLife adventure of ours, we were able to work from a National Park! To make this day even more special, it’s easily one of the most beautiful vistas I’ve ever laid eyes on! Despite it being June 26th, the shear amount of snow is keeping most of the roads in the park closed, it still was a spectacular experience. But the view alone, of this blue hue found next to nowhere else in the world, is magnificent. Of course, I’m referring to Crater Lake National Park! Tucked away in the quiet part …

First Experience in the Extraordinary Grand Canyon National Park

May 2nd, 2024Zachary Kenney0 Comments

I’ve been to a lot of National Parks since moving out west to Utah, from the desert red rocks in Arches up to turquoise glacial lakes of Banff. Every single National Park is beautiful in its own way, of course, some more stunning than others. Beyond the national parks, there are so many incredible mountains and canyons through the American West that aren’t protected by the National Park System, and that has sort of taken the excitement and “wow-factor” away from visiting new national parks. Well, our stop at the Grand Canyon was happenstance on our way home from 2 …

Bryce Canyon National Park Adventures [Video]

October 8th, 2018Zachary Kenney0 Comments

Bryce Canyon National Park is by far the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen, topping all of the other 4 national parks in Utah. So when my buddy was in town, it was a no brainer to take him there to get his adventure in. Needless to say, he was living life elevated while in Utah.

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Zachary Kenney

Hi there, my name is Zachary Kenney and I’m an adventure filmmaker & photographer. My passion is to tell stories that will hopefully motivate you to go live a more adventurous life. Whether that is to experience the view from the summit of a mountain, or wandering through a new town on a road trip. Currently based out of Park City, UT.

www.zacharykenney.com

Weekend Guide: Arches National Park

September 19th, 2018Zachary Kenney0 Comments

So you’ve only got one weekend, two precious days, to explore the most iconic National Park in Utah. What are you going to do? There’s so much to do, and endless things to see. So where do you even start? Can it even be done in one weekend? Is it even worth going down there if I don’t have a week off of work? You’ve come to the right place! And the obvious answer is yes, if given the opportunity, get to Arches National Park! Friday: Getting to Arches Back in February, my girlfriend and I went down into the …

Cassidy Arch | Capitol Reef National Park

July 27th, 2018Zachary Kenney0 Comments

Capitol Reef, the least known, and visited, National Park in Utah. But it is a hidden gem. Which is quite a strange label since it is a national park. And in that park, after a long drive on a dirt road, you reach the Cassidy Arch trailhead. Though it is no Delicate Arch, Mesa Arch, or Corona Arch, the Cassidy Arch is just as incredible as the rest. Yet, I had never heard of it either until we checked out the map we were given at the Visitor Center. So don’t worry, you’re not alone. Court and I planned to …