Skull Rock in Joshua Tree: The Coolest Rock In California
Yes – that is a natural rock shaped like a skull. No photoshopping here, Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park California really does look like a giant face!! On…
National Parks
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When moving across the country from Wisconsin to California, our founders Kara and Robin got to drive through two national parks (Badlands and Yellowstone National Park). They instantly fell in love with all the wild adventures there are to do in the United States at National Parks. We have a passion for exploring these parks and bringing you the best dang National Parks travel resources. From easy hikes in Joshua Tree to the best beaches in Olympics, popular photo spots in Yosemite and even how to tackle famous parks in one day and of course more travel tips (like what to pack and where to stay!)
13 Coolest Grand Canyon Airbnbs: Cabins, Stargazing Huts, Glamping & More!
Luxury glamping tents, cozy cabins, stargazing huts… there are some pretty dang magical and cool Airbnbs near Grand Canyon National Park. When visiting one of the most magical national parks…
How To Visit Sequoia National Park In the Winter + Huge Area Travel Guide!
We drove around a bend and BOOM – there was a stretch of road lined with sequoia trees covered in snow. Sunbeams were filtering through the branches and I gasped.…
14 Fantastic Things To Do In Oakhurst, California (Yosemite’s Gateway!)
Morning hikes among ancient Sequoias, afternoon paddles on Bass Lake, evenings drinking local craft beer, all before getting cozy in a little cabin… Oakhurst, California is going to be your…
Mariposa Grove: Tips For Visiting Our Bucket List Visit To Giant Sequoias in Yosemite
Magic on earth is really all I can describe Mariposa Grove as. Finally seeing these giant sequoia trees in person was the highlight of my most recent trip to Yosemite…
10 Unique Yosemite Airbnbs & Cabins For A Magical National Park Trip
Tiny huts, luxury cabins, cute A-Frames, glamping tents under millions of stars… There are some really cool Airbnbs and cabins here… Yosemite National Park is one of my favorite places…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Things To Do In A Weekend + Massive Guide!
And there I stood looking into the crater of a dormant volcano. Later that day I cooled off in an alpine lake & roasted marshmallows under millions of twinkling stars.…
A Guide To The Painted Hills Oregon
I discovered the Painted Hills Oregon on Instagram last year and couldn’t believe this park was in the United States! It just didn’t look real (and perhaps like it was…
Here’s How To Do A Self Guided Haleakala Sunrise Tour
Skip the Haleakala Valley Isle Excursions tour that costs $160+. It cost us just ONE DOLLAR to do this tour on our own and I’m going to tell you exactly…
From Redwoods to the Beach
The weather has been great here in San Francisco lately, so on a sunny Sunday, Robin and I filled our cute purple bubba® Trailblazer bottle with cold water and lemons, then…
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge is my new favorite hotel to stay when visiting Yosemite. Nestled right outside Yosemite National Park is the grand lodge full of eats (over 9 restaurants!), a spa,…