Organ Pipe National Monument
It’s not easy to get to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, but it’s definitely worth the trip! 100 miles southwest of Tucson and…
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Hiking Wasson Peak
Wasson Peak is rated the number one hike in Saguaro National Park West, and for good reason. We chose to take the combo…
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Saguaro National Park East
Saguaro National Park is divided into two parts by the city of Tucson, aptly named Saguaro East and Saguaro West. Not terribly creative….
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Old Rag Mountain
A lovely mountain hike, but unfortunately no fall colors yet š Most of the trail is a bit blah, but the boulder scramble…
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Shenandoah National Park
After years of talking about Shenandoah National Park, we’re finally here! We know that people (affectionately known as "leaf peepers" by the locals)…
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Wright Brothers Memorial
One of our planned stops as we slowly migrate up the coast. The National Park Service manages an amazing memorial to the true…
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Florissant Fossil Beds
A much-overlooked National Monument, just below the surface lies one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. Add in some 14-food diameter…
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Sand Dunes National Park
Yet another jewel in our National Park system, the Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado is a freak of nature – towering sand…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is an amazing sight to see. It’s called the "Black Canyon" because it is so…
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Dry Tortugas National Park
If you’re heading to the Dry Tortugas (and everybody should!), a seaplane is the ONLY way to go. Half of the adventure is…
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Lounging at Nest Key
There’s nothing quite like having a piece of Paradise all to yourself after the crowds have left and gone back to shore for…
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove is the most visited part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and we can see the draw.Ā Easy hikes, and…
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Headed to the Smokies
As one would expect while sitting in Paradise, Coletteās gypsy blood has started churning, and that can only mean one thing ā time…
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Welcome to The Olympics
The National Park, not the Games. Weāve been waiting a long time to get here, and it was well worth waiting for.Ā With…
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