Only have half a day to visit Haleakalā National Park? Here’s how to explore the summit, make scenic stops, and hike the Halemauʻu Trail—plus why Outrigger Kaʻanapali is a perfect base for your Maui adventure. Continue reading
Category Archives: U.S. National Parks
National Park Service Road Trip in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas
This National Park Service road trip is a deep dive into American history—from ancient mound builders to Civil War battlefields and a Civil Rights landmark. In just a few days, I visited eight National Park Service units, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a Civil Rights landmark on a drive from Dallas-Fort Worth airport to … Continue reading
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Condors, Scenic Highs, and Why Hiking Pinnacles National Park in the Rain Rocks
It was one of those rainy mornings that makes you wonder if it’s worth hitting the trail. Spoiler: it was rain, rocks, and raptor magic. Hiking Pinnacles National Park had been on my wishlist for awhile, so I added an extra day before speaking at the Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show to visit my … Continue reading
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Visit 3 National Park Service Sites in the San Francisco Bay Area on an Easy Day Trip
This scenic and history-packed day trip takes you to three National Park Service sites near San Francisco—from the secluded home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill to the heart of WWII shipbuilding and importance of Rosie the Riveter and ending at the historic ranch of conservation legend John Muir. Starting in Danville, you’ll wind through … Continue reading
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National Parks that are Better in Winter
Ditch the summertime crowds in national parks and go in winter. If you’re craving solitude, winter is the time to go. From snowy landscapes to dreamy desert destinations, winter is my favorite time to explore national parks, including some of the most popular ones. Here are my picks for winter getaways to national parks. Explore … Continue reading
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St. Croix River and Ice Age Trail: Easy Trek from Minneapolis Airport to 2 National Park Service Sites
When I was asked to speak at TBEX North America in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I decided to check off a few National Park Service sites in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The closest major airport to Eau Claire is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport about 1.5 hours away. Of course I was taking the scenic route to get … Continue reading
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Visiting Homestead National Historical Park in Nebraska
On a 24-hour trip to Omaha, Nebraska I checked off my 164th National Park Service site with a visit to Homestead National Historical Park in Beatrice. It’s about 1.5-hour drive from downtown Omaha. Since there are three parts to the park, give yourself at least an hour to visit and more if you want to … Continue reading
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One Night in Big Bend National Park on a Backpacking Trip
Backpacking adventure for one night in Big Bend National Park in Texas Continue reading
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