Imagine spending 1 day in Yosemite National Park. We share our itinerary and cover the highlights so you can plan your ...

During our recent trip to California, Julie and I visited three regions comprising four national parks. As you can imagine, I was super excited about this trip. However, one thing completely shocked ...

Julie and I travel a lot, and we enjoy it. Many people have asked about our favorite travel gear. As we discussed this, Julie and I realized that the items we value the most cost very little. Whether ...

Julie and I realized our dream last fall when we embarked on a scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The route offers breathtaking views and many places to ...

The Columbia River Gorge, located in the Pacific Northwest, has been carved out by the Columbia River. It is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep in some areas. The gorge is part of the Lewis and ...

Do you want to roam the halls of a prison that once held some of the world’s most dangerous criminals? Would you like to spend time on a mysterious island? Do you enjoy haunting history and natural ...

Julie and I visited Shenandoah National Park for the first time last fall. We were fortunate to arrive around peak foliage to enjoy the gorgeous scenery along Skyline Drive. However, we wanted to ...

America is a tapestry of national parks, offering everyone the chance to enjoy the great outdoors in some of the most stunning natural settings in the country. From the icy wonders of Alaska’s remote ...

White Sands National Park is a massive field of rolling dunes between Alamogordo and Las Cruces. Did I mention the sand is white? With mountains looming on the horizon, it looks like snow. The ...

North Dakota quietly harbors a beautiful national park that I rarely hear fellow travelers mention. While part of me is happy to keep the secret to myself, another part feels obligated to tell the ...

When listing national park sites, San Francisco rarely comes up in the discussion. You may be surprised that the northern California city harbors many places managed by the National Park Service (NPS) ...