25 Sep Don’t skimp when visiting Utah’s Capitol Reef
I visited Capitol Reef for 3 days in late March. Perfect timing. Fewer tourists, clear blue spring skies and ideal hiking temps....
31 Jan Five steps for visiting Arizona’s Petrified Forest
Returning to Petrified Forest after 35 years, I discovered great walking trails, colorful landscapes and fascinating geology....
04 Dec New Mexico’s White Sands mesmerizes at dawn
I liked White Sands National Park in southern Arizona, but I wasn’t gaga over it. Now I need to explain that assessment....
13 Jun The pros and cons of visiting Yellowstone National Park in spring
Yellowstone may be the most fascinating place on earth. Summer and winter are special, but what about spring? We recently visited in May. ...
23 May Amazing destinations “outside of” Arches National Park help avoid the crowds
Manu visitors to Moab, Utah stay inside Arches National Park and Canyonlands, but here are other amazing places that you should consider....
20 Feb Add Biscayne National Park to Florida vacation
Biscayne, one of our country’s 62 national parks, may be the least well known. We chose this national park for one main reason: snorkeling....
08 Feb Five reasons to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park
We finally devoted some serious time to hike and explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and we’re already looking forward to going back....
21 Jan Barren is beautiful in Badlands National Park
Barren hilltops and dusty overlooks greeted our every turn in Badlands National Park. We never knew “desolate” could be so beautiful....
13 Oct Five secret reasons to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes NP is much more versatile than its reputation as a giant sand box....
23 Sep Timed-entry helps national park manage fall crowds and keep visitors safe
Instinct told us to skip Rocky Mountain National Park until we read the words “timed entry permits” and changed our plans....