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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Yellowstone National Park’s Season of Snow and Steam – Why You Should Visit Cody Yellowstone in Winter
If you want to no crowds in Yellowstone National Park visit in winter on a snowmobiling adventure from Cody, Wyoming. Continue reading
Hike to the Petrified Forest in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota has the third highest concentration of petrified wood in the United States. A friend who lived in Medora for awhile suggested my cousin, Susan, and I do this hike while we were there exploring the national park. Getting There: The trailhead is on the western side of the … Continue reading
The Sweatshirt You Need and It Benefits National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
As I’m writing this, it’s raining with temperatures in the mid-50s in Denver. It’s the perfect day for a sweatshirt and dreaming of hiking in national parks. If you’re hiking or camping this summer, this sweatshirt is a great addition to your adventure wardrobe because even in summer, it gets chilly at night in the … Continue reading
5 Tips to Visiting Popular National Parks and Avoiding Crowds
While spending several days exploring Greater Zion, I wanted to share my 5 tips to visiting popular national parks and avoiding crowds. Zion Canyon is the most popular area in Zion National Park. The majority of visitors only go there. But there’s so much more to see and that’s the case with other popular … Continue reading
5 Lesser Known National Park Gems and Tips to Avoiding Crowds
If you’re already planning for spring, summer and fall travel, getting in the outdoors might be high on your list. Popular national parks like Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon can be packed in summer, especially in July and August. There are 423 national park sites, including the 63 national parks. Here are some tips … Continue reading

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