Indiana Dunes National Park is one of the newest sites to be designated a US national park. It earned its designation in 2019, in large part due to being one of the most biodiverse areas in the country. Indiana Dunes National Park’s main feature is of course its numerous sand dunes, but also is home…
How To Visit Katmai National Park – A Comprehensive Park Guide
Katmai National Park is one of the gems of the national park system, which is why we keep finding ourselves back there! This remote Alaskan national park is world famous for its salmon run that attracts some of the largest coastal brown bears in the world. Not only that, but glaciated peaks, volcanoes, and scenic…
Best Things To Do In White Sands National Park: Epic 1 Day Itinerary
Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, White Sands National Park is a captivating and scenic destination. With picturesque views and hiking trails to sand sledding and surfing through the dunes, it is absolutely worthwhile to visit White Sands National Park. With a full day and proper planning, you can explore and experience most of…
6 Absolute Best Hikes in Redwood National Park
Visiting the magnificent redwood trees in California is truly spectacular and worth taking the time to soak it all in. Whether you have a couple days, or a week to spend in Redwood National Park, it is easy to use the trails listed in this guide to plan an epic itinerary. Keep reading to find…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park truly is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! It was the very first national park I visited and I’ve returned to explore many times since. In fact, during our 2017 trip to all the national parks, my husband and I ranked Yosemite #6 in the country based on a…
12 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Many people stop thinking about national park trips come the end of autumn, likely thinking that the parks close for the season. That’s not the case! In fact, there are some parks that are absolutely magical in winter and BEST explored during the months of December – March. In this blog post I am sharing…
6 Absolute BEST Hikes in North Cascades National Park
Washington has thousands of miles of incredible hiking trails, and many of my favorites are right here in North Cascades National Park. With old-growth forests, waterfalls, wildflower meadows, and endless glaciers, the North Cascades has a wild variety of scenery to take in. It can be hard to pick a hike when there are so…
12 Best National Parks To Visit In The Fall
Fall is one of the best times of the year to take a national park adventure! Not only are crowds generally quieter and accommodation is cheaper this time of year, but you also get to see the beautiful fall foliage and changing colors! In this blog post, I am sharing the 12 best national parks…
Incredible Things To Do in Shenandoah National Park
Probably most well known for the famed Skyline Drive, a 105-mile scenic drive, Shenandoah National Park is a gem, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With stunning mountain views, vibrant autumn foliage, abundant wildlife, and cascading waterfalls, Shenandoah National Park is not to be missed! So, I’m sharing some of the best…
17 Breathtaking Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
If you love hiking, a trip to Mount Rainier National Park should be high on your bucket list. The national park covers a wide variety of landscapes and hiking trails, so I always recommend spending a few days exploring if you can. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails to choose from, here are my…