A gem positioned on the beautiful coast of Maine, Acadia National Park offers a diverse array of outdoor activities. You’ll find stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique geological features throughout the park. From rugged coastlines to serene forests, Acadia is a place where nature’s beauty is on full display. In this guide, I’ll highlight nine … Read more
When people plan their national parks road trips, they often overlook some of the best units, like national monuments, battlefields, and seashores. For many outdoor adventurers, the focus is understandably on the 63 national parks, which offer many world-class opportunities like Grand Canyon NP, Yellowstone NP, and Zion NP. But the National Park Service manages … Read more
Looking for a national park with the perfect blend of outdoor activities, history, and culture? Then look no further because Guadalupe Mountains National Park (GMNP) has it all. This incredible yet often underrated park is located in the heart of far-west Texas. Here, you’ll discover a land of diverse ecosystems, rugged geological wonders, and rich … Read more
Chances are you’ve heard about Route 66—possibly through the popular song, Get Your Kicks on Route 66, or as a kitschy road trip across the southwestern U.S. Also called the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, today Historic Route 66 is a heritage corridor crossing eight states over approximately 2,450 miles from Chicago, … Read more
Sequoia National Park is a treasure trove of natural wonders nestled in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. This spectacular wilderness features towering trees (some of the largest and oldest trees on earth!), rugged landscapes, and breathtaking vistas. In this article, I’ve put together a guide to help you make the most of your visit … Read more
Wind Cave National Park is one of the hidden treasures among South Dakota’s national parks. Situated in the picturesque Black Hills of South Dakota, this area has incredible underground caves to explore, unique geological formations, and breathtaking landscapes. In addition to the mesmerizing underground world, the park has many above-ground experiences as well. There is … Read more
If you’re considering southwestern Colorado for vacation, Mesa Verde National Park protects some of the best-preserved and most impressive Ancestral Puebloan ruins in the United States. Within the park’s 82 square miles, there are over 5,000 known archaeological sites. These include around 600 cliff dwellings plus mesa-top sites like pit houses, pueblos, masonry towers, and … Read more
One of the biggest questions about Petrified Forest National Park is whether it belongs on your national park checklist? If you’re passing through on I-40, you won’t want to miss a visit to Petrified Forest. Petrified Forest is part of the Grand Circle, an informal grouping of ten national parks. These include Grand Canyon, Great … Read more