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Well here we are. In October. Writing about stuff from March. One of the things we ended up doing on our drive to Utah (and have wanted to do for years) is visit White Sands National Park! This is a southwest bucket list topper, for sure. I would say it's on most peoples whether they…
This content has been created in partnership with Hotels.com Ahh. Gatlinburg in fall. The best and worst time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The fall foliage is some of the best in the country and the crowds are some of the worst. It is the number one visited national park in the US,…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I knew most people that visited Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas did it for longer backpacking trips, or at least overnight trips. We were just passing through and didn't really know what…
This content was created in partnership with Hotels.com. When most people think of national parks, they probably think of the Grand Canyon, and for good reason. It's the grandest canyon in the country and millions of people come to see it every year. Most people want to hike it, but there are tons of other…
Continue reading ➞ 10 Of The Best Things To Do In The Grand Canyon For Non-Hikers
This content was created in partnetship with Hotels.com. *Clears throat, game show host voice* Welcome back to another episode of Things to do that aren't hiking in the national parks! Today we're featuring Yellowstone, America's first national park, home to Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and more wildlife than you can imagine. We all know there's…
Continue reading ➞ 14 Of The Best Things To Do In Yellowstone That Aren’t Hiking
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Welcome back to my things to do that aren't hiking series! This time we're focusing on Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, one of my personal favorites, especially in the winter. But, for…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Things To Do In Grand Teton National Park That Aren’t Hiking
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. The Rankin Ridge hike in Wind cave National Park offers the best views from the highest point in the park. This was our first real activity when we got to South Dakota and…
Continue reading ➞ Rankin Ridge Hike: The Best View In Wind Cave National Park
Everyone knows the national parks were America's best idea, but it can be overwhelming planning a trip to them and deciding which to see and what to do at each. Well, look no further. This is the best national park bucket list ever. Not only does it include the best things to do in the…
Continue reading ➞ The Best US National Park Bucket List Ever
Welcome back to another Ranger Talk, my national park ranger interview series! This week I'm featuring a new Internet friend, Cass! She's currently working in Yellowstone. If you want to see more interviews, head over here. Just keep in mind, the views expressed here are her own and are not reflective of National Park Service…
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Welcome back to my "things that aren't hiking" series. This series highlights activities in national parks that aren't hiking. Some easy walks may be included, but they are all easy according to the…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Things To Do In Canyonlands National Park That Aren’t Hiking
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. One of the most iconic arches at Arches National Park, aside from Delicate Arch, is Landscape Arch! Have you ever read arch more in one sentence? This is the really long, skinny arch…
Continue reading ➞ Landscape Arch Hike: One Of The Best Hikes In Arches National Park
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Welcome back to another Ranger Talk! This week we're talking to Dara, an interpretive ranger in Virginia. Just keep in mind, the views expressed here are her own and are not reflective of…
Continue reading ➞ Ranger Talk: A National Park Ranger Interview With Dara Green
I recently decided it would be fun to start a series of National Park Ranger Interviews and, well, welcome to the first one! I figured instead of just sharing experiences from National Park Service, I would share all kinds of ranger stories. While Dani doesn't work for NPS, she is a ranger for Texas Parks…
Continue reading ➞ Ranger Talk: A Park Ranger Interview With Dani In Texas
There are affiliate links in here. I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. I feel like every time I do a new hike at Capitol Reef, it's my favorite and things were no different on my first visit of the year. Our plan was to drive…
Continue reading ➞ Cohab Canyon Trail: Capitol Reef’s Best View