Category: National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, National Park, USA

Bottom Of The River At Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

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Last year I went to Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado for the first time.  I hadn’t even heard of it until last year and now I’ve made two trips to see the canyon.  Last time it was cold and windy and we just drove on the South Rim Road.  This year it was cold rainy, and foggy and we drove down to the river, which I would highly recommend.

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Bryce Canyon National Park, National Park, USA, Utah

Third Time’s The Charm: Hiking Navajo Loop (Finally)

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Bryce Canyon National Park is one of my favorites, at least after my latest visit.  If you’ve been here for a while you probably know I’ve been twice before, once a year the last three years now.  (In 2021 we stopped by again just to get a park mug!)

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Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park, National Park, Rock Art and Ruins, USA

Underwhelmed At Mesa Verde National Park

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That title is just the start of a glowing review, right?  Ehh, not really.  But, I keep things real here and that means I’m here to tell you I didn’t love Mesa Verde.  That’s not to say it’s not cool at all, I just enjoyed it less than other places.  I will say though, there’s quite a bit to do here.  Long House, Balcony House, and Cliff Palace all require tours, but there are some dwellings you can see on your own, like Spruce Tree House (if it’s open, check at the visitors center) or Step House.

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National Park, Seasonal Work

How To Find A Seasonal National Park Job

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Do you want to know how to work in a national park?

In 2016 I got into working seasonally around the US in, or near, national parks.  I didn’t even know it was a thing until someone I used to work with went to Yellowstone for a summer.  

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National Park, Seasonal Work

Why You Should Work Seasonally At Least Once

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After my first summer working in Utah I decided working seasonally is something everyone should do at least once.  It’s not for everyone, but there’s only one way to find out.  Plus, you’re not limited to national parks.  There are ranches all over out west.  Ski resorts are all over as well.  In the summer head up to the midwest for a some summer work in little tourist towns.  The possibilities are endless and this is why I think you should try it at least once.

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National Park, South Dakota, USA, Wind Cave National Park

An Afternoon With Bison In Wind Cave National Park

I don’t know how I missed it last year since I stayed 20 minutes away, but I did.  I missed Wind Cave National Park, a short drive from Hot Springs, South Dakota and a couple hours from the Badlands.  It’s neighboring Custer State Parkand close to Mount Rushmore.  I mean really, how did I miss this?  I would also say it’s an underrated national park, and much less visited than nearby Badlands.

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Badlands National Park, National Park, South Dakota, USA

Back To The Badlands (For Real This Time)

Last year you may recall a post called Back To The Badlands when, in fact, it was my first time there.  Well, buckle up or get ready or something because I actually went back to the Badlands.  Twice.  I bet you’re already impressed and you haven’t even read about it yet.

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Grand Teton National Park, National Park, USA, Wyoming

Admire The Tetons From The Cunningham Cabin Historic Site

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The Cunningham Cabin trail is actually more of a stroll than a hike.  The only way I would call it a hike is if you had to park in the lot closer to the road than the one by the cabin.  Even then, it’s a paved road and very flat.  Either way, whatever you call it, it’s nice and worth it if you have a spare 45 minutes.

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Inspirational Photos, National Park, USA, Wyoming

34 Photos To Make You Want To Experience A Wyoming Winter

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It’s finally time!  I am starting to share my photos and adventures from this winter, that’s why there was a little break between posts.  I had to get all my pictures ready to kick this off the right way, with the best of the best, or at least my favorites.  

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Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park, National Park, USA

Exploring The Hot Springs Bathhouses

I can’t get over how bathhouses looks.  It’s just so weird.  I love them.  Ok, I’ll pretend I’m over it now.  You probably read about hiking in Hot Springs already, if not, click that so you can!  This time, I’m going to show you the bathhouses (still weird) of Hot Springs National Park.  I figured I wouldn’t have another chance to visit this park and after reading about it, we decided to go because how often will we really be going through Arkansas?  I’ve already mentioned how cool of a park this is, but I’ll go into it a little more here.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park Colorado
Colorado, Great Sand Dunes National Park, National Park, USA

Hiking Great Sand Dunes National Park In Colorado

This was one of the most difficult physical things I’ve done.  Sound ridiculous, right?  I mean, I climbed a volcano, I’ve hiked to Delicate Arch, I’ve snowshoed on the side of a mountain, and I couldn’t make it to the top of one of these dunes.  Well, I need to get in shape.  Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is extremely cool, and probably underrated.

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National Park, USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

Ultimate Guide To Yellowstone Hiking Trails And Geysers

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Yellowstone National Park is the American Dream.  Well, not really, but it is one of the most iconic national parks in the US.  It was, after all, the first American national park. 

I finally made it there on a trip to Jackson and the Tetons in the summer of 2016.  It was a quick trip and we didn’t get to do as much as I would like, but do we ever?

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Jenny Lake Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park, National Park, USA, Wyoming

20 Best Day Hikes In Grand Teton National Park

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST DAY HIKES IN GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK?

When I visited Grand Teton National Park in the summer I won’t lie, I didn’t love it.  It was sooo busy and we didn’t do too much hiking. 

However, after working there the following winter, I fell in love with the park and find myself thinking about it more often than not, especially as I was looking for the best hikes in Grand Teton National Park.

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Grand Teton National Park, National Park, USA, Wyoming

Hike From String Lake To Hidden Falls At Jenny Lake

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LOOKING TO HIKE TO HIDDEN FALLS BY JENNY LAKE?

Apparently, Hidden Falls by Jenny Lake is one of the most visited sites in the Tetons.  Guess who didn’t know that until right now?  This girl.  It was our first day in the Tetons and we were set on getting pictures of colorful pebbles in the lakes.  

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