Before every trip with my young kids, I was frantically Googling things like, “Can I bring milk through security?” or “Do I have to fold my stroller at TSA?” I’ve been there—more times than I can count. After 24 flights with babies and toddlers (and plenty of airport meltdowns), I’ve learned a few tricks. Today,…
Sulphur Creek is probably my favorite hike in the Fruita District of Capitol Reef National Park (at the very least, it’s tied for first with Cassidy Arch). We loved this exciting, adventurous trail that took us through deep canyons with fiery orange walls, passing 3 different waterfalls as we walked next to or in the…
Georgia State probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking about a vacation. It doesn’t have the national name recognition of New York, the dramatic landscapes out west, or the turquoise water of Gulf Coast Florida. But after spending quite a bit of time exploring the state, I can tell you…
Rugged, sculpted by erosion, and strangely beautiful, this is one of my favorite national parks that is often overlooked by travelers…. In my opinion, I think Badlands National Park is one of THE most underrated national parks in the United States. It has just absolutely incredible scenery and expansive vistas, yet relatively few visitors, making…
The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the most unique natural environments in the United States. Spanning 630 square miles (nearly half a million acres), the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge protects over 80% of this enormous wetland —one of the largest in the country. It’s actually the largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River…
Utah is famous for its natural arches, and while Arches National Park gets most of the attention (with good reason), there are tons of jaw-dropping arches outside the park boundaries as well. Arches are one of the most unique and rare rock formations in nature, as they require just the right mix of geologic conditions…
National Parks tend to get all the attention—and for good reason. They’re home to some of the most iconic landscapes in the country, with some of the most magnificent National Parks concentrated in the western US. But also scattered across the west are dozens of National Monuments that quietly protect places just as scenic, fascinating,…
Tucked away in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is an exciting hike to one of the most insanely epic arches in the entire state of Utah. Yes, I’ve done Delicate Arch. Yes, Druid Arch *might* even be better (but really, it’s not a competition—they’re both amazing!) Canyonlands is the least visited National Park…
Tucked away on the southern coast of Georgia State is a barrier island that feels like stepping into another world. Welcome to Cumberland Island, a truly magical destination—it’s wild, unspoiled, and full of natural beauty, with ecosystems that flourish and landscapes that feel completely untouched. We all fell completely in love. The island is about…