30 Apr Wintering in the Everglades
Dolphins showed up during our Everglades National Park boat trip. And we saw plenty of alligators along hikes and easy-to-stroll boardwalks in both The Glades...
28 Feb Explore Arizona’s Saguaro National Park
During my early travels, I lusted after waterfalls, geysers, hoodoos and bears. That changed after I visited Saguaro National Park and the Sonoran Desert....
14 Feb Test your national park IQ and discover your ranger name
Based upon the popularity of our last national park quiz, we’ve developed another fun challenge. Take our quick national parks quiz and earn your new...
27 Jan Hiking vacation checklist
After a hiking vacation when my wife and I forgot numerous supplies and equipment, we started a packing list and have kept refining it. Now...
07 Jan National park safety during lightning, rain, heat and fire
Weather can pose danger to national park visitors. But with a healthy dose of caution, you should be fine. Check out our national park safety...
04 Jan What are the top 10 travel articles of 2018?
Here are the top 10 travel articles of 2018 based on Wandering Rose Travels readers. We hope something might inspire your next journey....
21 Nov 20 national parks & 20 tips to improve your experience
Here’s a random explosion from my brain, consisting of one tip for 20 different national park system destinations. I hope at least one of these...
05 Nov 5 favorite waterfalls in North America
Who doesn’t like a waterfall? They can reduce your stress, enhance your senses and cool the air. I love the thrill of finding and enjoying...
22 Oct Experiencing the elk rut and bugle call in the Great Smoky Mountains
Elk are thriving in the Great Smoky Mountains since reintroduction. We got to witness the annual elk rut and bugle call recently. It was amazing....
19 Oct Visit Glacier National Park soon
No matter how you feel about global warming and climate change, this statement about Glacier National Park is fact: the glaciers are melting. Estimates are...