Gateway Arch National Park
October 29, 2025
National Park #29 was the smallest park in the NPS, but gave us a very enjoyable afternoon. … More Gateway Arch National Park
Author: Nicole
I grew up in Northern New York in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains before moving to Boston for college. I've now lived here for ten years with my partner, James, but we try to get out of the city and into nature as often as possible.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
April 4, 2025
We wish we had more time in National Park #28, but there are few things cooler than seeing an actively erupting volcano. … More Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Haleakalā National Park
March 31, 2025
Spanning from sea level to 10,000 feet up, with waterfalls, rainforests and Mars-like landscapes, National Park #27 had something for every mood. … More Haleakalā National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park + Devil’s Tower
February 14, 2025
National Park #26 brought even more amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and incredible day hikes. … More Theodore Roosevelt National Park + Devil’s Tower
Wind Cave National Park + The Black Hills
February 5, 2025
Unfortunately, the eponymous caves were closed during our visit to Wind Cave, but National Park #25 offered up some exciting wildlife viewing. … More Wind Cave National Park + The Black Hills
Badlands National Park
January 15, 2025
We were the most excited for National Park #24, but we found we could see everything we wanted to see in half a day. … More Badlands National Park
Channel Islands National Park
December 31, 2024
National Park #23 was a quick day trip to the island, but included one of the best park activities we’ve ever done. … More Channel Islands National Park
Cartagena, Colombia
December 13, 2024
Our first time in South America was the perfect week in Cartagena, Colombia for our sister’s wedding. … More Cartagena, Colombia
The Florida Keys
November 21, 2024
Key West is a must-visit city in the US and there’s no better way to get there than driving Route 1 through the Florida Keys. … More The Florida Keys
Biscayne National Park
November 8, 2024
National Park #22 is 95% water so we had a blast exploring it by boat and boardwalk. … More Biscayne National Park
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