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Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park is located on the Kenai Peninsula, just outside the town of Seward, AK. This National Park gets its name from the vast fjords lining the coast of the park. The combination of marine life and icefield… Continue reading
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Denali National Park
Denali National Park was first established as a National Park in 1917, under the name of Mount McKinley National Park. It wasn’t until 1980 when its name was then changed to Denali National Park and Preserve. Standing at 20,310 feet… Continue reading
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Lake Clark National Park
A much-anticipated trip to Alaska happened this summer after being postponed a year, and I’m so excited to share all about the parks we explored!! First up, Lake Clark National Park. Lake Clark National Park is the epitome of rugged… Continue reading
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Black Canyon of the Gunnison became a National Park in 1999. Its located in Colorado and has some of the world’s oldest exposed rock. The canyon is home to Precambrian or “basement” rock, which is nearly 2 billion years old! … Continue reading
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park is located in southern Colorado, about a 9-hour drive from Salt Lake City. The park is obviously most well-known for its large dunes, but there are also hiking trails which lead to forests, lakes, and… Continue reading
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Rocky Mountain National Park
After a lot of discussion, planning, and careful thought, we decided to embark on our first trip since the start of Covid-19. Now that things have opened back up, everyone has their own opinion of what’s appropriate and what they… Continue reading
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawaii. This park protects some of the most unique landscapes in the world. It extends from sea level to 13,677 feet in elevation, encompassing two of the world’s most… Continue reading
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Haleakala National Park
Hawaii is somewhere I’ve always wanted to go, but quite honestly didn’t know if I’d ever have the chance to visit. Fast forward many years, and my dream became a reality when I booked a trip to Maui for my… Continue reading
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Big Bend National Park
The next morning, we woke up feeling refreshed and ready to explore our third park of the trip- Big Bend National Park. Before departing for the day, we secured lodging at Terlingua Ranch for the night, which was located just… Continue reading
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Carlsbad Caverns & Guadeloupe MTN.
I’ve sat down to write this blog a handful of times, but just haven’t had it in me to post it. We live in strange times, as the world continues to navigate the evolving Covid-19 pandemic. Stay at home orders… Continue reading
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