Located in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park feels different. Yes, typically when you think of a national park, you think of the mountains and ruggedness that’s found out west in places like Glacier, Yosemite. Cuyahoga Valley doesn’t have that same dramatic scenery and it’s significantly less remote—it’s only a half hour drive from Cleveland, Ohio, …
The 7 Best Hikes at Indiana Dunes
The way I see it, there’s three reasons to why you might choose to visit Indiana Dunes. The first is because you’re trying to complete a goal of visiting every national park in the United States and Indiana Dunes National Park is the next park on your list. The second is because you’re looking to …
How to Spend One Week in Chile
From its massive coastline to its mountains to its deserts and everything in between, Chile is a country with so much to do. With just one week, it’s impossible see and do everything in Chile. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time. You will need to pick and choose which activities …
How to Spend One Week in Scandinavia
I think ten days gives a great introduction to Scandinavia, but I realize that not everyone has ten days to dedicate to their trip. So I did some trimming of my itinerary and put together a one week Scandinavia itinerary. It includes some of my favorites from my 10 Day Scandinavia itinerary, but obviously it’s …
How to Hike to Columbia Rock and Oh My Gosh Point at Yosemite National Park
There are so many good hiking trails at Yosemite National Park. The trail to Yosemite Falls is just one of those trails and if you complete the trail, you’ll reach the top of a waterfall and have some spectacular views. However, the waterfall dries up as summer goes on and by fall, it can be …
Top 10 Things to Do at Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park typically ranks high on travelers’ lists of favorite national parks. There’s a good reason for this. Yosemite National Park is stunning and there are so many things you can do here. There are loads of hikes, plenty of waterfalls, jaw dropping mountain views, and even more. In this post, I’m going to …
Top 5 Things to Do at Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park is managed with Sequoia National Park so it’s easy to think these two parks will be similar. While they both have some of the largest trees in the world, Kings Canyon also contains dramatic mountain views, waterfalls, meadows, and one of my favorite drives in a national park.In this guide, I’m …
Top 5 Things to Do at Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is home to giant sequoia trees which can tower over 300 feet high. As you stand at ground level and stare up, you feel small, but that’s one of the best reasons to come to this park. You can walk through the groves of sequoia trees, hike to viewpoints, stroll through meadows, …
7 Day Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Park Itinerary
Gaze up at the towering sequoia trees, drive a stunning road through one of the deepest canyons in the United States, and hike up mountains for epic views. This one week road trip through three of California’s national parks has no shortage of incredible scenery and unique experiences. Starting in Fresno, you’ll visit Sequoia, Kings …
6 Tips for Visiting Bryce Canyon in the Winter
Bryce Canyon National Park is stunning and it’s a must see for anyone traveling the southwestern United States. Most visitors will plan their visits for the warmer months when hiking is more enjoyable and the weather is more pleasant. However, Bryce Canyon National Park is open all year round, so it’s still possible to visit …