hiking – National Parks and Recreation

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

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

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

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

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

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