. . Death Valley. Sounds like a real welcoming place doesn’t it? However, while the name might sound like the last place you will ever venture, there was a surprising lack of anything dead in the park when I visited. In fact, I actually saw quite a diverse amount of plants and wildlife while I... Continue Reading →

. I had driven past the Gateway Arch more times than I could count, but never had the opportunity to stop until last year. On a road trip through Missouri with one of my best friends, St. Louis was our final stop together and I was bound and determined to finally get to see the... Continue Reading →

. . I visited Yellowstone National Park back in the summer of 2017 and man was this park BUSY. Summer is hands down the busiest time of year in this park, but also the time of year when everything will be open (in the spring and fall the park does see some snow so there... Continue Reading →

. . My time spent in Grand Teton National Park was unfortunately cut short by the weather, but I enjoyed my short time in this park so much that it still to this day sits in my top ten favorite national parks of all time. I cannot wait to go back and spend more time... Continue Reading →

. . The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular and well known destinations in the US and for good reason. Anyone that has visited this natural wonder can tell you that it is a place full of undeniable beauty that is sure to enthrall all who visit. Definitely a must have location on... Continue Reading →

. . Last fall (2020) I went on a cross country road trip to visit one of my best friends, Kristin, in Massachusetts and one of our grand adventures included driving up to Maine to a national park we both have had on our travel wishlist for many many years, Acadia. This park sits near... Continue Reading →

. . Zion National Park is probably the most popular national park in Utah with the number of visitors reaching around 4 million each year. While not my favorite national park in Utah or even my favorite national park of all time I still think this park is one that everyone needs to visit at... Continue Reading →

I’m not going to lie, Bryce Canyon was one of the national parks on my last trip I was least excited to visit. However, once I got there I was completely blown away. This park is beyond beautiful (I would even go so far as to say that it is prettier than Zion) and I... Continue Reading →

An American flag flies through the fog that rests upon the Teton Mountain Range in Grand Teton National Park. The establishment of the national parks in the United States has been famously called “America’s Best Idea.” This year we celebrate these places during National Park Week on April 20th through April 28th. On August 25th... Continue Reading →