Category: Camping
11 Great Reasons to Visit Washington DC
Did you know that Lonely Planet named Washington DC one of the “Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2020”? Have you ever paid a visit to Washington DC? I thought I’d give you a little introduction to my all-time favorite destination in the United States. When it comes to lifelong learning and exploring new topics, Washington […]
Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 2
It may not be a surprise to you that Arizona national parks are some of the most beautiful in the country. But did you know that Chiricahua National Monument (CNM) is being considered for the next U.S. national park to be added to that prestigious list? My complete travel guide (parts 1 and 2) will […]
Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 1
What’s so great about Chiricahua National Monument? Chiricahua National Monument is a magical combination of a “Wonderland of Rocks”, a protected “International Dark Sky Park”, and over 12,000 acres [49 sq km] of nature and bird-watching paradise. You’ll find the gorgeous 8-mile tree-lined Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive and 17 miles of day-use hiking trails, a […]
100 Ways to Enjoy the Grand Canyon
2019 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Canyon becoming a National Park. Now that we’re into the next 100 years of this amazing place here are 100 ways to enjoy the Grand Canyon in the months and years to come. Be sure to visit the Grand Canyon National Park website here for the latest […]
Missouri’s Best Foods, Parks & Road Trip Fun
On Day 3 of my crazy cross-country road trip, I drove from Cahokia, Illinois to Manhattan, Kansas. It was a pretty short driving day at about 5 1/2 hours. The majority of my day was spent driving across the state of Missouri. Here are some fun things that I found along the way, as well […]
20 Cool Things to Do in Shenandoah National Park – Virginia
We recently spent a week relaxing and exploring in Northwestern Virginia (USA) – in and around Shenandoah National Park. We stayed in the Shenandoah Valley just west of the park, not far from the border of West Virginia. If you’re planning a trip to this gorgeous corner of Virginia here are just a few of […]
Giving Back to the Planet With Wilderness Volunteers
Did you know that last year nearly 327 MILLION people from all corners of the globe visited America’s National Parks? I believe that’s because the United States (via the National Parks System) has set aside some of the most spectacular natural and historical locations on the planet and they’re right in your backyard. With recent budget […]
