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Best Things to Do in Capitol Reef National Park (Hikes, Views, and More)
Utah’s oft-forgotten national park is filled with soaring mountains, steep canyons, colorful rock formations, historic buildings, and some truly fantastic hikes. Capitol Reef is one of the least visited national parks in Utah – but it shouldn’t be. There are SO many incredible sites here! The park was established to protect the Waterpocket Fold, a…
Flying with Littles Is No Joke—But These 8 Airport Tips Can Help Keep the Chaos in Check
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,…
How to Hike the Sulphur Creek Top Down Trail in Capitol Reef National Park
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…
17 Stunning Places to Visit in Georgia
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…
25 Amazing Things to Do in Badlands National Park
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…
Visiting Okefenokee: The Swamp Home to 15,000 Alligators and a Floating Landscape
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…
15 Spectacular Arches Outside Arches National Park That Are Just As Good
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 Are Great, But These 14 National Monuments Have Some of the Best Landscapes You’ve Never Heard Of
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,…