You open your laptop, expecting to plan a fun family vacation. Three hours later, you have 20 tabs open, a headache, and more questions than when you started. It should be easy. Go to the website, book a hotel, and pick a trail. But the reality of modern National Park travel is a maze of…
You don’t have to be a hardcore hiker to experience the wildest corners of our National Parks. In fact, some of the most spectacular, off-the-beaten-path views in the country don’t have to be accessed by foot. Whether you have young kids with little legs, grandparents who need comfort, or you just want a break from…
Most people visit the Grand Canyon in the summer. It’s easier when kids are out of school. But if you think that’s the only or best time to go, it’s not. In the summer, the canyon is a furnace, with temperatures at the bottom routinely soaring past 100°F. It is crowded, sweaty, and often dangerous…
Epic scenery and great wine—yes, please! After a few days of getting your steps in, there’s nothing better than a few days of winery hopping. It’s the perfect combination of nature, outdoor activity, and indulgence. National parks and wine country vacations, in my opinion, are one of the most underrated travel combinations out there. And…
Most, but not all, national parks have lodging accommodations inside the park that can range from rustic camping to luxury lodges. There are advantages to both staying inside and outside of a national park. You often need to plan in advance to score a room inside the park, but it’s far from the only option,…
What happens when you have two kids who want to do completely different things on a trip? One wants to hike for miles, and the other thinks a half-mile sounds long? Or a multi-generational group with different interests and abilities? Is it possible to have a family-friendly national park vacation that everyone will enjoy even…
Let’s be honest: Planning a trip to one National Park can be stressful. Planning a road trip to visit five of them in a single week? That can be downright overwhelming. The ‘Utah Mighty 5’, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands, is one of the most spectacular road trips in the United States….
National parks with snow-covered mountains and glaciers might sound a bit chilly for spring break, but our parks are incredibly diverse. If you want something more unique than the beach, there are amazing national park options for spring break. With the right trip plan, kids will actually put down their screens to watch animals, take…
There’s a reason why the big hotel chains, including Marriott and Hyatt, are getting into glamping and outdoor accommodation options. It’s where people want to go. If you want to experience nature without roughing it, there are so many unique places to stay in national parks. From historic charm to luxury, these hotels and accommodation…
Solo travel doesn’t mean you have to be alone. There are so many ways to meet people when traveling solo. In fact, it can open the door to conversations and connections you would have never made if you were traveling with someone else. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition, checking off bucket-list destinations, or…