U.S. National Park guides & tips
Fall New England Trip Itinerary
Fall in New England is a magical time of year that feels like it should only exist in a hallmark movie. Last year, Patrick and I planned a ten day road trip traveling through some of the most beautiful…
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Yosemite National Park Weekend Guide
Yosemite national park is one of the most magical national parks I’ve visited yet. It’s full of stunning landscapes, beautiful water falls, and jaw dropping valley views. Patrick and I recently took a two week cross country road trip…
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Things to Know About New Changes Occurring in U.S. National Parks
There’s been a lot of recent news and updates regarding the future of national parks. If you’ve read my blog before, you probably know national park travel is so important to me. If you’ve visited a national park before,…
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Planning a National Park Trip in 2025
National park travel has become such an important part of my life and easily my favorite kind of travel. There are currently 63 established national parks in the United States and each year, there are new rules, permits, reservations,…
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Acadia National Park Guide
Acadia national park is one of the most magical national parks I’ve been to yet. I had the opportunity to visit during the fall time and the fall foliage enhanced the beauty of the park. Acadia is located nearby…
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A Weekend Guide To The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Patrick and I recently spent a long weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains national park. This was our second time visiting the park and it was just as magical as we remembered it being three years ago. This trip…
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Amazing Things To Do in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton national park is one of my favorite parks I’ve visited yet. The park has such a magical feeling from the Teton mountain range, incredible wildlife, lakes, and the nearby town, Jackson Hole. The park offers so much…
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A Weekend in Shenandoah National Park
Last weekend, Patrick and I visited another national park on the east coast, Shenandoah! We had a weekend to explore the park and made the most out of our time there. We really enjoyed soaking in views along the…
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24 Hours in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia
This past weekend, Patrick and I took a short and sweet trip to New River Gorge National Park. We left so impressed with how much this national park had to offer and we are already looking forward to a…
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10 Incredible Things to do in Glacier National Park
Glacier national park is one of my favorite national parks I’ve been to yet. It has stunning mountain views, incredible hikes, and so many opportunities to see unique wildlife. I visited the park for the first time last summer…
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Road Trip Guide: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
One of my favorite road trips I’ve ever done was exploring the national parks throughout Wyoming. Two of the most popular national parks in the country are also located here, Grand Teton and Yellowstone! These two parks are very…
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One Day in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
This past weekend, Patrick and I crossed another national park off our list, Mammoth Cave! Mammoth Cave national park is located an hour and a half south of Louisville, Kentucky. It is an underrated park in my opinion, I…
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Changes Within the US National Parks You Need to Know Before Planning a Trip
Throughout the last few years, the national park system has changed the way visitors can access certain areas within the parks during peak seasons. Certain parks now require reservations for specific areas to limit crowds and enhance visitor’s overall…
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My Top 5 National Parks
Throughout the last few years I’ve been able to visit several national parks while road tripping within the United States. Although I’ve only been to 13 National Parks so far, I wanted to share my top 5 favorite parks…
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Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier National Park is one of the most magical places I’ve ever been to. Glacier has been named the “crown jewel of the continent” for good reason. We were able to spend three full days in Glacier national park…
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Detailed Itinerary: South Dakota, Wyoming, & Montana Road trip
Over the summer, Patrick and I explored four national parks within a two week road trip. It was definitely one of my favorite trips we’ve ever taken so I wanted to share the itinerary I created. Of course with…
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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
The Grand Teton national park will hold a top spot on my favorite national parks lists. I finally had the chance to visit this incredible park and I was in awe with its beauty. We spent a few days…
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Two Days in Yellowstone National Park
Patrick and I recently returned home from another out west national park trip! One of the most memorable national parks we visited on this trip was Yellowstone. Yellowstone national park is the first national park in the country, established…
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Things To Do In & Around Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Our road trip this summer started with some time in South Dakota. As someone who has never visited South Dakota, I was surprised by it’s beauty and unique features throughout the state. We planned to spend our short time…
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Tips For Planning a National Park Trip
Planning a trip to a national park can feel intimidating when there’s so much to plan for! Although a trip to a national park could be planned last minute, from experience I’d recommend planning well in advance to guarantee…
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Two Week Out West Trip Itinerary: Colorado and Utah
Last Summer, I went on my first cross country road to explore five different National Parks within Colorado and Utah. Traveling from Ohio, I knew very little about States out west and I spent several months doing research, making…
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Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef was the last National Park we visited on our road trip last summer. After our time in Zion, we drove 3.5 hours to Capitol Reef. We spent about two days in Capitol Reef and in my opinion…
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Our third National Park on our road trip last year was Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon is a smaller park, known for their iconic “hoodoos” which are rock formations that populate most of the park. We only spent…
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Zion National Park, Utah
One of my favorite National Parks is definitely Zion National Park. It offers incredible natural beauty and breath taking views. We were able to spend two full days exploring the park which was a nice introduction. I would recommend…
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Arches National Park, Utah
Last summer Patrick and I had the opportunity to visit Arches National Park during our out west road trip. Arches National Park is located outside Moab, Utah. We only had about a day and a half in the park…
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Rocky Mountains National Park, Colorado
This past summer my boyfriend, Patrick and I took our first big road trip out west. The first stop along our road trip was the beautiful, Colorado. We only spent a few days in Colorado and our main focus…
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The Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Earlier this summer I took my first trip to the heart of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains! Patrick and I decided to stay in another getaway house because we enjoyed our experience in the Ohio location so much. The…
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