Taking a road trip around Michigan’s Great Lakes has been on my USA bucket list for years! When I finally started planning our 2-week Michigan road trip, there were a few places I had often seen in photos that had to be on our itinerary. This included two of the three national lakeshores that I…
Are you ready to celebrate? It’s been over 10 years since this post was originally published back when the National Park Service was celebrating 100 years! Since that time, new parks have been added, like scenic New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, and we have checked off a few more parks from our bucket…
Have you ever taken a vacation focused on visiting one or more of America’s beautiful national parks? The photos from our family road trips to iconic parks like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Zion will always have a special place in my heart. It started with a road trip to explore the Four Corners region…
Our family has visited dozens of national parks over the years, and one thing we have come to expect is the “wow” moment upon first entering a park. Whether it’s seeing the brilliant blue water at Crater Lake or coming around a bend in the road as a gigantic sandstone arch comes into view at…
Next time you visit Washington, DC, and want a break from the city, consider a ride to Great Falls Park. This national park unit, known for its dramatic views of the Potomac River tumbling over and through the rocks, is tucked away in a Northern Virginia suburb less than 15 miles from the National Mall….
Visiting Glacier National Park has been on my national park bucket list for as long as I can remember. It was exciting to finally get to the park on our latest family vacation. The location, tucked away in the northwest corner of Montana, provided the opportunity to combine the trip with a visit to…
It’s hard to describe the grandeur and beauty of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Snow-capped mountain peaks, meadows, tundra, wildlife, and beautiful alpine lakes can be found within the over 265,000 acres that make up the park. Once you arrive, you will understand why this park typically ranks in the top five national parks…
Are you planning a trip to Alaska? If so, you’ll want to spend at least a day or more visiting Denali National Park & Preserve. Ranked by landmass, Alaska holds claim to some of the largest national parks in the United States, with Denali coming in at number three at a whopping 6 million acres…
When I started researching for our 10-day Alaska trip, I realized there were many fun things to do with 3 days in Seward, Alaska. It is home to spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park, glaciers, and abundant marine life. Seward is about two and a half hours from Anchorage by car, but you would want to…
When you visit Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll find more than just hiking, rock climbing, star gazing, and viewing the iconic Joshua trees. The park is home to Keys Ranch, a place where you feel like you have stepped back in time, surrounded by artifacts from an old movie set in the middle of the…