National Parks

U.S. National Parks in the Fall

I love visiting our U.S. National Parks, even if it’s just a day-trip, and no matter how long I stay,…

3 years ago

Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite National Park in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains of California is one of the most popular attractions in…

7 months ago

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Tennessee and North Carolina boarder in Southern, USA is one of the…

3 years ago

Sevierville, Tennessee: Cabin Rental

Located in Sevierville, Tennessee in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg area, and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is the…

3 years ago

Sequoia + Kings Canyon National Park, California

  The grouping of four towering sequoia redwoods alongside the road in the Sierra Mountains, known as the “Four Guardsmen,”…

3 years ago

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park is located in the Green River Valley of Kentucky about a 1.5-hour drive from either Nashville or…

3 years ago

Arizona: Sunset Crater Volcano + Wupatki Pueblo National Monuments

Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki Pueblo National Monuments are located near each other in the Coconino National Forest about 30…

10 months ago

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

The lesser-known Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a stunning sight in the state of Colorado that rivals many…

3 years ago

Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park

You might be surprised to learn that the tallest sand dunes in North America are nowhere near either coast; they…

5 years ago

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Accommodations

Depending on your travel plans, you may want to consider staying in or near Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Of…

3 years ago

Rafting the Colorado River with a Wheelchair

Kegan Reilly, a 33-year-old rafter and paraplegic, and I lean back-to-back against each other, shivering.  Even with wetsuits, this is…

4 years ago

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Guide + Tips

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah offers a series of viewpoints of the canyon, some with short walkways that are…

2 years ago

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Guide

Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah and protects its most famous attraction, the Waterpocket Fold, and the…

2 years ago

Hoover Dam Travel Tips + Guide

The creation of Hoover Dam, which aimed to control the Colorado River, was a monumental engineering accomplishment that set a…

3 years ago

Arizona: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

If you want to get “off the beaten path” and “away from the maddening crowd” then Organ Pipe Cactus National…

5 years ago

Maine: Acadia, Portland, Bar Harbor + More

My wife and I decided to escape the July heat and humidity of Atlanta, Georgia, and take off to Maine…

3 years ago

Arizona: Tuzigoot Monument + Dead Horse Ranch State Park

In Arizona, the lush Verde River Valley is home to Tuzigoot National Monument and Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Tuzigoot…

5 years ago

Interview with a Wheelchair Hiker

Severe osteoporosis and diabetes over twenty years ago left Bob’s legs too brittle to stand and has been using a…

4 years ago

Joshua Tree National Park Access Guide

Joshua Tree National Park, 794,000 acres of desert wilderness – where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts merge in California near…

3 years ago

Grand Canyon National Park

The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is regarded as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, and…

10 months ago

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