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10 Jaw-Dropping Things to Do in Redwoods National and State Parks
Did you know that Coastal California is home to some of the tallest trees in the word? Well it is! But seeing the tallest trees in the world is only one of the incredible things to do in Redwoods National Park. The park is home to incredible lush and tall forests, dense fern canyons, epic coastal views, and lots of wildlife. Redwoods National Park is joined with nearby Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte State Park. These parks make up Redwoods National and State Parks. The parks are cooperated by the National Park System and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. In…
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A Perfect Weekend in Sequoia and Kings Canyon
We couldn’t leave California without a weekend in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We arrived on a Friday afternoon and spent a wonderful 48 hours exploring these magnificent parks. Sequoia and Kings Canyon are adjoining parks, so it’s very easy to explore them both in just a couple of days. I have to say, these parks completely blew any expectations I had about them out of the water. Initially, I was a little apprehensive about a park that is devoted almost entirely to big trees. But whoa, we were in completely mesmerized with the beauty and grandeur that we witnessed here. Sequoia National Park is home to 36 different…
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5 Tips to Find Amazing National Park Campsites
When we started on our road trip out west, we were still very new to the world of camping. We’d only been on a handful of camping trips but since then, I’d like to think that we are becoming slightly more experienced campers and have found a few tricks and tips to find amazing National Park campsites. We are learning that we LOVE how much money it saves us on accommodations while also allowing us to stay much closer to National Parks than we would have been able to. We’re also learning to love the relaxed pace of cooking dinner over the campfire, spending the afternoon in a hammock, watching…
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Best Day Hikes in Yosemite You Can’t Miss
Yosemite National Park is located in California’s Sierra Mountains and is known for it’s iconic granite domes, gushing waterfalls, and scenic alpine landscapes. This park is also home to a plethora of hiking trails. If you love a good day hike then Yosemite is the place for you! Keep reading for a list of the best day hikes in Yosemite that do not require an additional permit. In June of 2021, Randy and I spent a month living and working remotely from the small town of Jamestown in the foothills of California’s Sierra’s. Located only an hours drive away from the park’s entrance, we were able to spend many days…
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Biking Through Zion – The Best Way to See Zion National Park
Post Topic: Why Biking Through Zion National Park Needs to be on Your Bucket List Zion National Park is one of those “top-tier” parks that I love to visit again and again. It’s landscapes are so majestic and picturesque. Recently, Randy and I spent a Saturday biking through Zion. After the day was finished, we both agreed that it was hands-down our favorite day we’ve had on our adventure through the American West. Hiking is by far one of my favorite ways to experience America’s National Parks. But every once in a while, it’s refreshing to see the park in a different way. Biking is a great way to do…
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A Quick Guide to Colorado National Monument
Post Topic: Things to do in Colorado National Monument Colorado National Monument is located right outside of Grand Junction, Colorado. Although it’s located in Colorado, it is much more similar to Utah in scenery & geological features. I honestly think Colorado National Monument was wrongfully placed in Colorado and should actually be found in Utah. But maybe that’s part of the reason that this place is so special. The national monument is made up of many different canyons, a couple of the bigger and noteworthy canyons are Monument Canyon, Ute Canyon, and Red Canyon. Just about everywhere you look in the park, you’ll see magnificent views of red rock canyons.…
