It’s no secret that my first visit to Bryce Canyon didn’t go well. Rain and fog are not conducive to exploring a national park. But, I returned two and a half years later for redemption. I still haven’t done everything at Bryce Canyon National Park (the weather seriously has it out for me!), but I’ve …
Las Vegas makes a fantastic hub for a lot of road trips. I’ve spend ten days exploring the national parks of Utah, along with the Grand Canyon, from Las Vegas. But this trip isn’t about heading east. This is heading west toward the national parks of California. With just seven days, you’ll visit two of …
Joshua Tree National Park blew away all of my expectations. Even with nearly two full days to explore this national park, I still feel like I didn’t get to see it all. I hiked my fair share of trails, drove a scenic drive, visited viewpoints, but still left feeling like there was more to do. …
Contrary to what you may be picturing, Death Valley National Park is not a barren wasteland. You’ll find mountains, hiking, sand dunes, salt flats and more across the 3.3 million acres that make up Death Valley National Park. You won’t be able to see everything, even with a two day Death Valley itinerary, but you’ll …
Zion National Park in Utah is full of amazing hikes. From short hikes with stunning views to adventurous climbs that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping, there’s a hike for everyone at this national park. While it’s true that I haven’t done all of the best hikes at Zion National Park, I’ve hiked several …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. Nearly thirteen million people visit it annually and that number just keeps growing. So, yes, you’ll find lots of people at this park, but you’ll also find miles and miles of hiking trails, more waterfalls than you can count, scenic …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. With miles of hiking trails and several scenic drives, you’ll find lots of things to do at this national park. But, because the park gets so many visitors, it’s important to be prepared. So, in this Great Smoky Mountains itinerary, …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has no shortage of great hiking trails. In this park you’ll find everything from short one mile trails to an entire section of the 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail. Avid hikers will no doubt enjoy this park. While the Porters Creek Trail isn’t one of the most epic trails in the …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is full of waterfalls. You can drive right up to some, while others will take a bit of a hike to reach. And of course, some waterfalls are better than others. But, no matter which waterfalls you included on your itinerary to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’re sure to …
It’s no secret that I love a good scenic drive, especially if that scenic drive takes me through a national park. In almost every national park I visit, I try to incorporate one. There’s been Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park (on top of all of the other amazing scenic drives in Colorado), …
