Update: We have returned from our tour of National Parks Near Las Vegas! <== Check out this point to see all of the great tips that we share. We are excited to announce our next big road trip! <<Drumroll Please>> We are going to take off for Las…
Brainstorming trip ideas is fun because you get to dream! Where will you go? What will you do? How will you get there? What do you want to get out of the trip? Now that you have set aside time from your busy schedule to take time off,…
We are experiencing the longest running government shutdown in this country’s history. Time will tell the toll that this government shutdown will have on the lives of those furloughed employees, and the impact on our parks and public lands that result from this event. Here are a few…
Happy 2019! We hope that you’re off to a great new year! When it comes to our parks, Jason (my husband and travel companion) and I want to experience “it all”. Any opportunity to get out and explore the parks is one that we look forward to. Choosing…
The first step to planning a vacation is to intentionally set aside time to vacate from your normal routine using your planned time off. It pains me when I hear about folks forfeiting any portion of their employee vacation benefits. Over half of American’s leave some portion of…
It’s hard for me to believe, but today is the first birthday of this website! This has been a great year of learning and growth, and we could not be happier with the great friends that we have made that love our National Parks! We thought that this…
Selecting a vacation destination can be one of the most difficult aspects of vacation planning. There are countless places to visit, each with its own attractions. Do you want a dose of history? Adventure? Culture? Choosing the right place to spend your hard-earned money and limited time to…
The holidays are upon us, and a chill is in the air. Fear not! There is still plenty of fun to be had outdoors. What better time to enjoy the outdoors than on Black Friday, a day that is notorious for consuming, crowds, long lines and stress? Keep…
On more than one occasion, my National Park Passport Explorer Edition has opened up lines of communication with other park visitors. It is almost as if the act of possessing one of these over-sized binders gives you access to the back stage of the park goers attitude towards…