A trip to the desert may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of nature or a vacation, but Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona is one of the most fascinating places on earth. There’s just something special about the serenity and desolation, often silhouetted by a colorful sky and towering saguaros, that takes my breath away.
What You Need to Know Before Visiting Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park holds a special place in our hearts. It just so happens to be the closest national park to our hometown, so we've been visiting this incredible public land for years! We have hiked, camped, snowshoed and backpacked in Yosemite. There is so much to see, do and hike that I think you could spend a lifetime discovering something new at Yosemite. (It also makes it really hard to write a condensed, succinct guide on this park. ?)
What to See in Arches National Park in 48 Hours
Editor's Note: During our Utah travels, we were bummed that Arches National Park, one of the nation's most popular natural attractions, was closed due to the pandemic. It soon opened up just after we passed into Colorado. After getting to know Justin Joseph and his girlfriend Alex in Glacier National Park, we continued to stay in touch, and I was so jealous when I saw that they were exploring Arches National Park! So naturally, I asked Justin if he wanted to provide some info about Arches, and I'm excited to share his blog post with you all. To follow Justin, Alex and their two dogs Moose and Leroy, check out…
Free Admission to ALL National Parks on National Public Lands Day!
Did you know that the fourth Saturday of September is Public Lands Day? This is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of the great outdoors, and to honor it, the National Park Service is providing FREE ADMISSION to ALL national parks. Score! Established by the National Environmental Foundation in 1994, this day is designed to encourage environmental stewardship and the use of public lands for recreation, education, inspiration and general health and wellness. We could all use a bit of that these days! There are a few ways to participate in National Public Lands Day. Whatever you choose to do, please be sure to #RecreateResponsibly. Visit a national park for free.…
10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree for Families with Young Kids
We recently spent an entire month in the Joshua Tree National Park, soaking in this desert wonderland. There are hundreds of miles of trails begging to be explored! Here's a list of our ten favorite hikes in Joshua Tree for families with kids.
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Joshua Tree National Park
This past winter we toyed with the idea of staying in a mountain cabin with snow, or somewhere relatively warm. Being from the Central Valley of California, we’re not necessarily sticklers for a white Christmas. We’re used to the sunshine and crisp weather in December! Comfort took precedence in our decision, so we opted for a place that’s been on our national park bucket list for a while: Joshua Tree National Park.
10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park. This expansive, preserved land has been on our radar for over years now. When Harvey was born, I found the coolest print of America's national parks for his room. And as the boys grew older, we'd often point to a park and talk about what made it special. For Levi, something sparked -- and ever since then, he's been talking about visiting Yellowstone. So when we had a gap in our slow travel plans, Steven and I thought to ourselves, let's do this!
