Best Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park
While some National Parks receive so much attention that you know you are going to be wowed during a visit, I had no idea how much I would love Joshua Tree National Park. Visiting during our…
National Parks
Jumbo Rocks Campground at Joshua Tree National Park
One of the coolest National Park campgrounds we have ever camped at was at Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. Located somewhat centrally in Joshua Tree, the landscape is a huge rock playground with…
A Visit to Voyageurs National Park Without a Boat
A visit to Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Wilderness typically involves traveling by boat. Canoes, kayaks, motor boats and even house boats are commonly seen in the lakes throughout the area. When planning our…
Death Valley National Park
It is not possible to fully understand the July heat when in Death Valley National Park without experiencing it for yourself. It’s the kind of heat that takes your breath away and feels like you are…
Great Basin National Park- A Hidden Gem
Life happens, and despite my best intentions it has been almost an entire year since I last posted! Between traveling, all the kiddos’ activities, starting a new job, running various marathons and half marathons and taking…
Hiking the Greenstone Ridge Trail in Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National ParkThere simply is no where quite like Isle Royale National Park. An island located in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale is a wilderness haven unlike any other. While it is the…