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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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