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Hiking, driving, kayaking, and laughing our way through every national park.

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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.

Everglades National Park

November 1, 2024

National Park #21 lived up to its rainy, swampy reputation, but the impressive wildlife and fun excursions made it well worth it. … More Everglades National Park

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Sometimes Life..

August 30, 2024

Some thoughts on grief, moving forward, and celebrating a life extraordinarily well-lived. To my mom. … More Sometimes Life..

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New River Gorge National Park

October 11, 2023

National Park #20 could definitely be seen in an afternoon, but there’s plenty to explore, high and low. … More New River Gorge National Park

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – Page, AZ

August 24, 2023

Page, Arizona is one of those towns we will find any excuse to travel through. Between Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and insane rock formations, you could easily spend a day or a month exploring everything. … More Glen Canyon National Recreation Area – Page, AZ

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Zion National Park

June 1, 2023

National Park #19 is a favorite of the Utah Mighty Five and the entire National Park System. … More Zion National Park

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Bryce Canyon National Park

March 8, 2023

Our time in National Park #18 was severely limited due to a winter storm, but the snow only added to the sheer beauty of these incredibly picturesque hoodoos. … More Bryce Canyon National Park

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Capitol Reef National Park

February 24, 2023

National Park #17 shocked me by being my absolute favorite of the Utah Mighty Five. … More Capitol Reef National Park

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Canyonlands National Park

February 10, 2023

National Park #16 was a beautiful, underrated gem that seemed like they wanted to keep hidden, but it is well worth exploring its many nooks and crannies. … More Canyonlands National Park

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Arches National Park

February 3, 2023

National Park #15 sits on the edge of beautiful Moab and was our first park of the Utah Mighty Five. … More Arches National Park

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White Sands National Park

January 24, 2023

National Park #14 could easily be seen in an afternoon, even better if you can bring a four-legged friend and a sled. … More White Sands National Park

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