Our Hikes
Acadia National Park
Beautiful scenery, unique bike riding on carriage roads, and thrilling hikes.
Big Bend National Park
Explore a journey to Big Bend National Park with insights on travel arrangements, place of…
Biscayne National Park
Lots of water! The boat ride was definitely worth it.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico, features scenic hikes and impressive caves, providing…
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley NP is a nice park with lots of good ice cream around it….
Cuyahoga Valley National Park #2
Great park to take kids hiking. We had a great time and our niece enjoyed…
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley NP is the largest national park in the lower 48. It’s also the…
Dry Tortugas National Park
Great fort to check out but be careful on the boat if you get seasick!…
Everglades National Park
Fascinating wildlife! From alligators and turtles, to birds, there’s a lot to explore.
Gateway Arch National Park
Although I’m surprised to see this as a National Park, it is a cool destination…
Grand Teton National Park
Another fun park to visit! If lodging, be careful of the mice!
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Beauty is all around. Lots of hiking options.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas offers diverse hiking trails including the moderate Devil’s Hall….
Haleakalā National Park
The #KohnEffect caused us to cancel this trip.
Indiana Dunes National Park
This park was fun – the 3 dune challenge was enough sand hiking for a…
Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale was an awesome trip. We saw moose every day we were there!
Joshua Tree National Park
This park has several sights to see and many hikes to explore.
Mammoth Cave National Park
The cave was huge! Also had some fun trails to explore.
New River Gorge National Park
This park has lots of trees and raging rapids. Walking under the bridge was…
Saguaro National Park
State(s): ArizonaLink: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htmDays: 2Month: FebruaryHotel: Lodge on the DesertHikes: 7 = 13.35 milesNational Park Visit…
Shenandoah National Park
This was a nice hiking park with lots of awesome mountain views!
White Sands National Park
Discover useful insights for visiting White Sands National Park, featuring hotel options, hiking trails, and…
Yellowstone National Park
This park comes to life with so many geysers!
Tumacacori National Historical Park
Explore Tumacacori National Historical Park, where history meets local culture, featuring a walking path and opportunities to enjoy homemade tortillas.
Saguaro National Park
State(s): ArizonaLink: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htmDays: 2Month: FebruaryHotel: Lodge on the DesertHikes: 7 = 13.35 milesNational Park Visit Order: #21Ice Cream: The Screamery A quick trip to the Tucson, AZ area allowed us…
White Sands National Park
Discover useful insights for visiting White Sands National Park, featuring hotel options, hiking trails, and must-see attractions in the surrounding area.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas offers diverse hiking trails including the moderate Devil’s Hall. Discover the beauty and challenges the park presents.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico, features scenic hikes and impressive caves, providing a day of exploration amidst natural beauty.
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Located in Texas, Fort Davis National Historic Site provides insights into military history. Consider a 0.5-day visit while exploring nearby national parks.
Saguaro National Park
State(s): ArizonaLink: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htmDays: 2Month: FebruaryHotel: Lodge on the DesertHikes: 7 = 13.35 milesNational Park Visit Order: #21Ice Cream: The Screamery A quick trip to the Tucson, AZ area allowed us…
White Sands National Park
Discover useful insights for visiting White Sands National Park, featuring hotel options, hiking trails, and must-see attractions in the surrounding area.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas offers diverse hiking trails including the moderate Devil’s Hall. Discover the beauty and challenges the park presents.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, located in New Mexico, features scenic hikes and impressive caves, providing a day of exploration amidst natural beauty.
Big Bend National Park
Explore a journey to Big Bend National Park with insights on travel arrangements, place of stay, hiking trails experienced, and local eateries encountered.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
A quick adventure to see human controlled rapids.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
I’m done with sand for a while.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
While checking out Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, it was hard to tell what was part of state land vs federal.
Tumacacori National Historical Park
Explore Tumacacori National Historical Park, where history meets local culture, featuring a walking path and opportunities to enjoy homemade tortillas.
Manhattan Project – Oak Ridge National Historical Park
Home of the Secret City.
Pullman National Historical Park
Pullman is interesting and doesn’t take very long to explore.
Hocking Hills State Park
Trails for all abilities and beautiful changing leaves.
Indiana Dunes National Park
This park was fun – the 3 dune challenge was enough sand hiking for a while!
Michigan UP Adventure
This adventure took us all over upper Michigan and was a lot of fun!
