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Did you know that there are benefits of taking a vacation? Working too hard? Stressing more than you would like? Need to take some time off? There are countless benefits of vacation that you should be aware of.  It is critically important for your health and life to take time off! The Facts: Benefits of taking a Vacation Numerous studies show that taking time off and mixing up your routine are important for maintaining a balanced and healthy life.  Entrepreneur magazine published an article that claimed that taking time off was “the secret to increased productivity”.  Healthnet.com shares that taking time away can reduce your risk for heart disease, depression, and stress.  Despite the numerous benefits of vacation, if you’re like many Americans, “finding the time to take the time” for yourself can seem like a daunting task. I’m with you.  I know what burnout feels like.  I also am…

As we start our journey with Park Trips and More, we thought that we would let you know right away what “Stamp Cramp” is, and why Jason and I have made it a part of the site. It all started with our very first National Park trip (yes, every great National Park addict story seems to begin this way)… Our first National Park trip together was to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2011. This park is consistently one of the most visited parks in the National Park Service (NPS) system. It is huge, spanning the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, and there is a ton to do there from hiking and fishing to scenic drives and historical tours. We stayed in Gatlinburg, TN, and enjoyed the charm of the town against the backdrop of unimaginable beauty! We were so excited to enter the park, but hardly knew anything…