Yellowstone in a Day
Yellowstone National Park has been on my road trip bucket list for many years. Passing through Wyoming in May, I detoured to the northwest corner of the state with a plan to see as much of the park in a…
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Family Road Trip on the National Park-to-Park Highway
Every year millions of Americans pack up the car and embark on a national summer tradition. The road trip. This year, I’ll be joining the fun with an epic road trip of my own – a seven week, 5,600 mile…
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Crater Lake National Park
Located in a remote section of southern Oregon, Crater Lake National Park is an awe-inspiring destination with limited amenities but unrivaled beauty and history. Oregon’s only National Park, Crater Lake is busiest from July through mid-September when the weather is…
America’s National Park Service Turns 99!
The National Park Service turns 99 years old on August 25, 2015, and everyone is getting a present, free admission! Visit a park in your neighborhood or plan a trip to one of the 408 National Park Service sites across the…
How to Explore US National Parks: Solid Advice from Seasoned Family Travel Bloggers
If you have plans to visit one of the National Parks scattered throughout the US, American Samoa, or the Virgin Islands, take a minute to scan this list and see if your park(s) is on the list. Written by some…
Pipestone National Monument
While passing through the Southwest corner of Minnesota earlier this summer, an unmistakable brown and white sign reserved for national monuments popped into view: Pipestone National Monument Located in the town of Pipestone, Pipestone National Monument is the site where…