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30 Apr Wintering in the Everglades

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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...

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28 Feb Explore Arizona’s Saguaro National Park

Posted at 06:39h in United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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During my early travels, I lusted after waterfalls, geysers, hoodoos and bears. That changed after I visited Saguaro National Park and the Sonoran Desert....

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14 Feb Test your national park IQ and discover your ranger name

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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...

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27 Jan Hiking vacation checklist

Posted at 13:19h in Hiking, Safe + Healthy, Travel prep by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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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...

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07 Jan National park safety during lightning, rain, heat and fire

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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...

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04 Jan What are the top 10 travel articles of 2018?

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Here are the top 10 travel articles of 2018 based on Wandering Rose Travels readers. We hope something might inspire your next journey....

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21 Nov 20 national parks & 20 tips to improve your experience

Posted at 14:21h in United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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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...

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05 Nov 5 favorite waterfalls in North America

Posted at 08:53h in Canada, Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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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...

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Best place east coast see elk rut and bugle call

22 Oct Experiencing the elk rut and bugle call in the Great Smoky Mountains

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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....

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19 Oct Visit Glacier National Park soon

Posted at 08:49h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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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...

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