Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
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Step Inside the Gilded Age at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Step inside Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York, for a guided tour through one of America’s best-preserved Gilded Age mansions. Continue reading →

Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Inside FDR’s Hyde Park Home: Visiting the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Step inside Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hyde Park home at Springwood, tour the historic rooms, visit the nation’s first presidential library, and explore the beautiful Hudson Valley estate. Continue reading →

6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip
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6 National Park Service Sites in One Day: A Hudson Valley Road Trip

Visit six National Park Service and affiliated sites in one day on a history-packed New York road trip from Albany through the Hudson Valley and back north to Saratoga Springs. Continue reading →

Uncharted Park Pack: My Go-To Pack for Short Hikes
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Uncharted Park Pack: My Go-To Pack for Short Hikes

The Uncharted Park Pack is a roomy backpack alternative for short hikes, with space for layers, snacks, water bottles and a first-aid kit. Continue reading →

North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver
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North Table Mountain: One of My Favorite Quick Hikes Near Denver

Looking for a quick hike near Denver? North Table Mountain Park’s 3.2-mile Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop delivers over 500 feet of climbing, wildlife, and great views in under two hours. Continue reading →

An Afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park: Giant Sequoias and a Scenic Canyon Drive
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An Afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park: Giant Sequoias and a Scenic Canyon Drive

Spend an afternoon in Kings Canyon National Park walking among giant sequoias and driving the scenic road to Cedar Grove, waterfalls, and overlooks. Continue reading →

How to Spend a Morning in Sequoia National Park
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How to Spend a Morning in Sequoia National Park

Spend a morning in Sequoia National Park visiting Tunnel Rock, Hospital Rock, Moro Rock, General Sherman Tree, and Congress Trail. Continue reading →

Sequoia Village: A Cozy Basecamp in Three Rivers for Exploring Sequoia National Park
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Sequoia Village: A Cozy Basecamp in Three Rivers for Exploring Sequoia National Park

Looking for where to stay near Sequoia National Park? Sequoia Village in Three Rivers offers cozy accommodations, thoughtful amenities, and a prime location just minutes from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Continue reading →