14 Jun 5 great restaurants near national parks
Have you ever planned a vacation around eating a slice of pie? We have. My wife and I have visited our national parks for almost...
25 May Dinosaur National Monument borders Utah and Colorado
I don’t use the word “surprised” very often, unless I’m truly taken aback, flabbergasted or stunned. But that’s the word I use when describing our...
30 Apr Enjoy Death Valley without the heat
I think most people would like to step outside for one minute to experience the shock of 128 degrees. But would you plan a vacation...
05 Apr Things to do on your next San Francisco visit
Lot of reasons come to mind for vacationing in San Francisco. We’ve always saved the city as our urban playground to finish a long outdoor...
06 Mar Tips for seeing more wildlife
Ever wonder how some people see things in nature that you might miss completely? And how some hikers get amazing wildlife photos and others rarely...
16 Feb Portland rocks as gateway to Maine
Why visit Portland, Maine? Portland Head Light, lobster, beer and museums are just the start. We stayed in the historic downtown Portland harbor section, home...
24 Jan Five quirky places to visit if you’re in the neighborhood
Sometimes the places you never planned to visit are the most memorable. Those places you were just passing by and decided to pop in for...
16 Jan Olympic National Park – 3 parks in 1
Olympic National Park combines alpine mountains, lush rain forest and rugged coastal shores. We watched a loping black bear along a hilly ridge, waded in...
04 Jan National park safety tips
After 35 years of visiting national parks, sometimes three to four times a year, we’re often asked the question, “are national parks safe?” Here are...
20 Dec Name that national park quiz
Can you identify the national parks in these 10 photos? Take the quiz to see your score and outdoor traveler title. Thanks for playing and...