Category: Park Visits

New River Gorge National Park

National Park Week 2025

Continuing our National Park Week series, let’s visit America’s newest national park – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in West Virginia.

New River Gorge National Park

The New River Gorge National River was promoted to a National Park in 2021, but it is actually the second oldest river in the world, estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old!

This scenic park encompasses 53 miles of the New River, which has carved the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. It is celebrated for its diverse natural habitats and historical significance. Of course, there is no shortage of outdoor recreation activities either.

Join us on our visit to New River Gorge National Park.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about planning a National Park trip.


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Shenandoah National Park

National Park Week 2025

Shenandoah National Park is one of a handful of major national parks on the East Coast, just about an hour southwest of Washington, D.C. It encompasses the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains and is most famous for the Skyline Drive, a 100-mile scenic route along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains with many gorgeous overlooks of the surrounding mountain scenery.

Shenandoah National Park

Join us on our visit to Shenandoah National Park.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about planning a National Park trip.


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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park Week 2025

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio is another lesser-known park worth visiting. This park was created 50 years ago to provide a natural oasis amidst the surrounding suburban sprawl and preserve the historical significance of the Ohio & Erie Canal that passes through the park. It also encompasses the Cuyahoga River, providing many opportunities for outdoor recreation. You can drive, bike, or hike through the scenic natural forests and farmlands to 30 waterfalls! 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Join us on our visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about planning a National Park trip.


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Kolob Canyons – Zion National Park

National Park Week 2025

Most people may have heard of Zion National Park, but many may not know about the Kolob Canyons district of Zion. To kick off National Park Week 2025, let’s visit Kolob Canyons!

Kolob Canyons is about one hour northwest of the main Zion entrance in southwest Utah. It has a five-mile scenic drive with great views of towering red rock canyons and access to several hiking trails. Since this area of Zion is somewhat more remote, visitors often miss it. If you’re looking for a serene drive or hike with fewer crowds, Kolob Canyons is your hidden gem. It’s a good stop in addition to your visit to the central part of Zion National Park.

Join us on our visit to Kolob Canyons.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about planning a National Park trip.


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Yellowstone National Park

National Park Week 2024:

To cap off my 2024 National Park Week series, we’re going to the very first United States National Park – Yellowstone!

Yellowstone National Park

It is known for its wildlife and many geothermal features, such as the Old Faithful Geyser. It turns out that this is another park related to volcanos, the source of heat that vents out in the many colorful hot springs, mud pots, and geysers around the park. Somehow, we coincidentally visited a lot of volcanic parks recently. This is an awe-inspiring park!

Come with us to explore Yellowstone National Park!

I hope this series inspired you to visit our amazing national parks. I’ll continue to post as we visit more of them.

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Grand Teton National Park

National Park Week 2024: Day 6

Next on my 2024 National Park Week series, we’re going to one of the most majestic parks I’ve been to so far – Grand Teton National Park!

Grand Teton National Park

All of the national parks are beautiful in their own way. I’m not sure I can truly pick a favorite, but Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is way up there on the stunningly beautiful scale! These mountains are so majestic and stunning!

Come explore Grand Teton National Park with us!

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Crater Lake National Park

National Park Week 2024: Day 5

Next on my 2024 National Park Week series, we’re going to another park formed by a volcano – Crater Lake National Park!

Crater Lake National Park

To say the lake is stunning is even an understatement. As we walked to the overlook behind the Visitor’s Center, we caught our first glimpse of the brightest, bluest water we’ve ever seen! It was a perfectly still, almost glass-like, huge round lake. It was amazing!

Take a look at Crater Lake National Park!

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Craters of the Moon National Monument

National Park Week 2024: Day 4

Next on my 2024 National Park Week series, we will jump up to Idaho to visit another very remote National Park Service property – Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve!

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a unique area of volcanic cinder cones, lava rock, and sagebrush, located in southern Idaho. Visitors can explore miles of trails, caves, and scenic byways along the park’s 9-mile loop road.  The astronauts from Apollo 14 even visited in 1969!

Come check out this unique park with us – Craters of the Moon National Monument.

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Great Basin National Park

National Park Week 2024: Day 3

Continuing with the cave theme on my 2024 National Park Week series, we will tour another major cave park and one of the most remote parks – Great Basin National Park!

Except, we didn’t get to see the caves…

See what happened on our trip to Great Basin National Park.

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Mammoth Cave National Park

National Park Week 2024: Day 2

Next on my 2024 National Park Week series, we’re going underground to Mammoth Cave National Park!

Mammoth Cave National Park

If you like caves, you have to visit Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky! Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system that has been explored at over 400 miles, but who knows how much more is yet to be discovered. There are several different tours of varying lengths and difficulties to explore different areas of the cave system.

Come join us on a tour of Mammoth Cave National Park!

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