On my first visit to Ashland, Wisconsin my friend and I booked an Apostle Islands cruise. The weather didn’t agree and our cruise got cancelled so we never got to see the Apostle Islands up close or the iconic sea caves on Devil’s Island. Four years later, I finally returned to Ashland and the weather …
Pattison State Park is home to Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall. Big Manitou Falls is over 160 feet tall and the viewpoints nearby the falls are beautiful. On the end of the state park, you’ll find Little Manitou Falls. Like the name suggests, it’s the smaller of the two waterfalls, coming in at just 30 feet tall. …
Amnicon Falls State Park is one of three state parks in northern Wisconsin featuring dramatic waterfalls. While you won’t find the tallest falls in the state (that title goes to nearby Pattison State Park), the waterfalls and hiking trails are still lovely and make Amnicon Falls State Park a great addition to any northern Wisconsin …
When you think of Wisconsin, waterfalls are probably not the first thing that pops into your head. As a lifelong Wisconsin resident, waterfalls aren’t something I associate with the state. But as I planned out my trip to the Apostle Islands and northern Wisconsin, I found myself padding out my trip with stops at waterfalls …
Arches National Park is home to some of the most iconic rock formations in Utah. As my mom and I road tripped around Utah, this was one of our favorite national parks. We aren’t alone. Arches National Park is a heavily trafficked park. It’s here that you find the iconic Delicate Arch (which is even …
White Sands National Park in New Mexico looks like something from another planet. The park is a protected area for the gypsum dunes and the white sand that covers this area is just looks unique. You only need one day at White Sands National Park to see the highlights and in this guide, I’ll layout …
Door County has no shortage of parks and over the course of four weekends, I tried to visit as many as possible. These ranged from state parks to state natural areas to independent nature preserves and more. Throughout all of these parks, Newport State Park stood out as one of my favorites. There are several …
Mesa Verde National Park is full of human history. While many national parks focus on hiking, nature, and amazing views, Mesa Verde was the first national park to be dedicated to human history. The big draw of Mesa Verde National Park is the cliff dwellings which are the homes of the Ancestral Pueblo people and …
Located in western Colorado, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is home to some spectacular scenery. With just one day, you have enough time to cover most of the activities on the south rim. Yes, there is more to do than what is just listed in this one day itinerary, but I believe that …
Door County, Wisconsin has no shortage of parks and recreation areas. Within these parks in Door County, you’ll find scenic views, plenty of hikes, wildlife spotting opportunities, and so much more. While I’ve already written a post talking about the best hikes in Door County, I instead wanted to focus on the various parks throughout …
