Everglades National Park, Florida, National Park, USA

Everything You Need To Know To Plan A Trip To Everglades National Park On Your South Florida Road Trip

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While I was probably looking forward to time on a beach the most on our South Florida road trip, I was also pretty excited about finally visiting Everglades National Park. I knew we weren’t doing any kind of boat tour or renting kayaks at all, so it was going to be a visit on foot.

Megan Johnson!July 15, 2019April 4, 20223 Comments

Capitol Reef National Park, National Park, Things to do that aren't hiking, USA, Utah

The Best Things To Do In Capitol Reef National Park If You Don’t Hike

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Capitol Reef might be my favorite national park in Utah. It’s the one I’ve lived the closest to making it the easiest for me to explore and makes for a great weekend trip in Utah.

While it has a ton of awesome hikes, there are so many cool things to do that involve little to no hiking. Whether you can’t hike or just don’t like it, you should still visit Capitol Reef. You’ll still be able to see plenty of the park.

Megan Johnson!July 9, 2019September 2, 20224 Comments

Biscayne National Park, Florida, National Park, USA

How To Visit Biscayne National Park: Camping, Tours, And Everything Else You Need To Know

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On our South Florida road trip, we knew we would be spending most of our time in the Everglades and Big Cypress, but we also wanted to stop see Biscayne National Park.

We weren’t doing any boat tours but still wanted to see what the park was like on land. I knew it would be a quick visit, but was still pretty excited.

Megan Johnson!May 20, 2019February 25, 20224 Comments

Capitol Reef National Park, National Park, USA, Utah

Everything You Need To Know About The Capitol Reef Orchards

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Capitol Reef is definitely the most underrated national park in Utah. It gets overlooked on road trips through the area (guilty) for the much more popular Arches and Zion.

While I love the hiking of Capitol Reef and how close it is to where I live in the summer, I really, really love picking fruit in the orchards and it makes a weekend trip to Torrey that much better.

Megan Johnson!December 10, 2018August 16, 202213 Comments

National Park, USA

10 Of The Best National Park Sites For History Buffs

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There is a national park out there for everybody. Whether you think you belong in the mountains or desert, underwater or in a town, there is a park for you.

Well, this one is for all the history buffs out there. From east to west, park to monument to historic site, we’ve got you covered, now start planning that historic road trip!

Megan Johnson!December 3, 2018June 12, 20239 Comments

Headquarters Canyon Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park, National Park, Slot Canyon, USA, Utah

Capitol Cachers: Hiking Headquarters Canyon In Capitol Reef

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I’ve driven past the trailhead for Headquarters Canyon I don’t know how many times over the last three summers without doing the hike. Well, I finally hiked Headquarters Canyon and it was so cool. Plus, there was a Geocache tucked way back in there giving me even more reason to want to see it.

Megan Johnson!November 26, 2018August 16, 20221 Comment

Great Basin National Park, National Park, Nevada

Great Basin National Park: Nevada’s Alpine Paradise

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As you know, last year in June I went to Great Basin National Park in Nevada and fell in love. Obviously, that meant we had to go back again this summer.

Megan Johnson!November 19, 2018January 8, 20224 Comments

National Park

The Best Bad National Park Reviews I Could Find

So, something you may not know about me is that I LOVE reading bad reviews. Restaurant, store, business, parks, towns, I love them all. This winter I realized that you could review the national parks. Why I never thought you could before, I don’t know. Well, I started reading the bad reviews and some of them had me cracking up. I promptly forgot about this … Continue reading The Best Bad National Park Reviews I Could Find

Megan Johnson!October 24, 2018May 12, 202017 Comments

Grand Staircase Escalante, National Park, Rock Art and Ruins, USA, Utah

Witch Zapping Reindeer, Or The 100 Hands Pictograph in Escalante

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How I went two years without knowing about this hike and these petroglyphs is beyond me. The 100 Hands Pictograph hike in Escalante is a great, short hike if you’re just passing through the park. It’s right along the main road so you don’t have to make the perilous journey down Hole in the Rock Road.

Megan Johnson!August 28, 2018August 16, 20221 Comment

National Park, USA

Best National Parks To Visit In The Winter

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Lately, I’ve been thinking more about this winter, where I’ll be, what I’ll be doing, all that good stuff. I’ve especially been dreaming about the Tetons in the winter. I love it.

I don’t love winter, but nothing beats the Tetons under eight feet of snow with moose lounging around and an expensive purple juice. But this post isn’t all about the Tetons, it’s all about the best national parks to visit in winter.

Megan Johnson!August 18, 2018June 12, 202314 Comments

National Park, Packing Tips, Road Trip Tips

Perfect Packing List For Camping In The National Parks On A Road Trip

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This isn’t going to be the ultimate packing list with literally everything you should bring on a national park road trip where you’ll be doing a lot of camping.

It’s geared more towards the gear (hah) that you’ll want to have with you. I will include some clothing, but I’m leaving the basics (shirts, pants, shorts, underwear) up to you.

Megan Johnson!May 17, 2018January 8, 202220 Comments

National Park

How To Avoid Crowds In The National Parks

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One thing that makes a national park experience less fun is fighting the crowds on and off trails. I mean really, who likes waiting in line just to get into the park for two hours?

Or waiting in a line on a hiking trail? Or looking for a parking spot for half an hour? No one. That’s who. Well, good thing you’re here because I’m going to share with you the best ways to avoid the crowds in national parks.

Megan Johnson!April 25, 2018January 8, 202219 Comments

lower muley twist capitol reef national park utah

National Park, USA

Upper Lower Muley Twist Adventures

If that title doesn’t confuse you, cool. If it does, here’s what I mean. Lower Muley Twist is like, a 15-mile hike in Capitol Reef National Park. The trailhead is at the top of the Burr Trail switchbacks and the end is at the bottom at least a mile away. We started at the trailhead, at the top (upper, get it?) and went in from … Continue reading Upper Lower Muley Twist Adventures

Megan Johnson!March 31, 2018January 8, 2022Leave a comment

Arches National Park, National Park, Things to do that aren't hiking, USA, Utah

The Best Things To Do In Arches National Park If You Don’t Hike

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I know not everyone likes hiking. Not everyone can hike for one reason or another but you still want to visit the national parks and cross them off your bucket list. I know not everyone has time to hike when they visit national parks.

Megan Johnson!March 20, 2018August 18, 20255 Comments