Driving up to the summit of Haleakala National Park is one of the most memorable things you can do while in Maui. I loved driving up to the summit, but there were definitely some surprises — like how cold it was and how many bicyclists were zooming down the side of the road. Here’s what …
Wondering how to do a day trip to Channel Islands National Park? I journeyed to Channel Islands with 12 family members. It was a long day but a good one. After my experience, I put together this guide with everything I wish I knew when I did a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. …
I visited Pinnacles National Park for a day and found its hike to Bear Gulch Cave and Reservoir to be one of my favorite hiking trails I’ve ever done. The park isn’t that big (and it’s actually the smallest national park in California), so I felt that just doing this one hike was enough to …
Planning to visit Joshua Tree National Park? One day in Joshua Tree is plenty of time to see all the highlights of this national park in the California desert. I visited Joshua Tree National Park for one day in December with my mom and grandma, and I thought that was really all the time that …
A visit to the Grand Canyon should be on everyone’s United States bucket list, especially if you ever find yourself in Arizona (or nearby Las Vegas). Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S. It’s world famous, attracting visitors from all over the globe. It’s more than just …
I wasn’t expecting much of Bryce Canyon, but it blew me away. One day in Bryce Canyon National Park is a perfect amount of time to see the best of what this incredible national park has to offer. Even with limited time, I loved my visit to Bryce Canyon National Park, and I hope this …
So, you’re planning a trip to Zion in the fall? Good choice! I visited Zion in November, and the fall foliage was truly stunning and there were way less crowds. Win, win. I will sing the praises of Zion in November from now to eternity. It truly can’t be missed. Benefits of Visiting Zion in …
Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are so close together — I mean, they share a border — so it makes perfect sense to see both of these parks during the same trip. Are both parks worth visiting? I’d say so! Grand Teton National Park stunned us with its beauty — it has …
Even with just 2 days in Yellowstone, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world — one where water spurts from the earth and steam billows over the hills. The challenge is that Yellowstone National Park draws millions of visitors every year (so it’s very crowded), and it’s one of the largest national parks in …
Only have one day to see Grand Teton National Park? Are you short on time but still wanting a meaningful experience in the park? On my last trip, I had just one day, and, like you, I wasn’t sure if it’d be worth it. With so much to see (and not a lot of time), …
