Yes, you can. You don’t have to go to Disney to have an immersive Star Wars experience. I never thought one of my son’s favorite YouTubers would inspire an amazing national park trip, but it did. Did anyone else’s kids get into Ryan Trahan’s 50 States in 50 Days series last summer as much as…
Planning a trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton itinerary is a lot of work. I can’t even count how many hours I put into planning my trip there the first time I went (only to have to redo the plan because the Upper Loop closed from flooding that year). You have to figure out…
Yes, you can see Yellowstone in one day. I wouldn’t recommend it because you will only scratch the surface, but one day in Yellowstone is better than no days in Yellowstone. One day gives you the highlights of the Lower Loop: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and some wildlife viewing…
The Grand Canyon is an amazing, iconic sight. But finding the best time to visit the Grand Canyon can be tough, especially if you are juggling school and work schedules. Summer is often the easiest time for families go, but by 10:00 AM in July, it can be 95 degrees. That’s a recipe for sweating,…
Yosemite is enormous. Things that seem close on a map can mean hours of driving, so where you stay in Yosemite is really important. There are fairly limited options for staying inside the park, but plenty of options for staying outside the park. And those options vary considerably in terms of distance from the park,…
How many days do I need in Yosemite? It’s a great question, and the answer depends on what kind of Yosemite itinerary you want. Casual or rushed? Hit the highlights and move on, or enjoy long hikes? I absolutely love Yosemite, but you need a plan. This park is huge, so it’s tough to just…
Everyone wants to see Yellowstone. It was the first national park in the world. It has huge geysers and mud pots that bubble like a science experiment. Bison roam the fields and sometimes even walk on the road. But between kids’ school schedules and work schedules, picking the right time to go can be tough….
Glacier National Park has a very short season. For many parks, shoulder season is a great option to avoid peak crowds, but that’s really hard to do at Glacier. In Zion or Grand Canyon, you can visit almost any time of year. But Glacier is high in the mountains in the far north of Montana….
There is a hotel for every type of traveler in and around Zion National Park. From value to upscale. From inside the park to an hour outside. Value is harder to find in peak season (summer and spring break to a lesser extent). But if you know where to look and when to book, you…
Planning a trip to one National Park is exciting. Planning a road trip to visit five of them? That can feel overwhelming. There is so much to do in Utah and nearby Arizona that it can be really hard to choose what to do. The Mighty 5 in Utah get a lot of attention, but…