hiking

  • 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

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • 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

    Haleakala National Park
  • 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

    Big Bend National Park
  • 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

    Carlsbad Caverns & Guadeloupe MTN.
  • Acadia National Park

    Once we made our way into Maine, one of our first stops was the Portland Head Light.  We had spent a lot of time in the car up to this point, and had debated stopping here or just going straight… Continue reading

    Acadia National Park
  • Shenandoah National Park

    This road trip was planned with a few different goals in mind. First goal, Shenandoah National Park. Second goal, see part of D.C. Third goal, see fall colors along the northeast coast. Fourth goal, Acadia National Park. I had never… Continue reading

    Shenandoah National Park
  • Voyagers & Isle Royale

    Voyagers Voyagers National Park is located in northern Minnesota, close to the Canadian border.  My family used to travel to northern Minnesota every summer to fish, boat, and enjoy the lake life, so I was pretty excited to make a… Continue reading

    Voyagers & Isle Royale
  • Joshua Tree National Park

    The day following our trip to Channel Islands National Park was supposed to be spent at Ventura Beach, however when we woke up it was overcast and chilly.  Instead, we decided to get on the road and head towards our… Continue reading

    Joshua Tree National Park
  • Channel Islands National Park

    Channel Islands National Park is comprised of 5 beautiful islands off the coast of Southern California.  The park was established in 1980, and consists of 249,354 acres, half of which are under water. The names of the different islands are:… Continue reading

    Channel Islands National Park
  • Pinnacles National Park

    Pinnacles National Park was promoted from a National Monument to National Park in January 2013. This park is a natural wonder, formed by volcanic activity from millions of years ago. It’s full of canyons, caves (& bats), rock spires, unique… Continue reading

    Pinnacles National Park