The Ultimate National Park Essentials Guide
Are you new to exploring the national parks? Or are you just looking to a guide to ensure you don’t forget important items when packing for your National Park adventure, this is the post for you. This is the National Park Essentials Guide. This national park packing list will cover all the basics to get you started on your national park adventures. It can be hard to figure out what gear you need. The 62 National Parks and 357 other National Park Service Units provide a vast network to explore. The parks run from the Arctic Circle to American Samoa to the deserts of California to the swamps of Florida…
15 Best Outdoor Subscription Boxes for 2022
Subscription Boxes are all the rage. You can pretty much get a monthly subscription box for anything these days. I am not saying that is like its a bad thing. It’s not. I feel like every time I go into REI Co-op, half my visit is spent exploring all the new products that have come out since I was last there. It can be overwhelming. Seriously, have you been down the snack bar aisle? There are like a billion energy bars. I never know what to pick. This is where the outdoor subscription boxes come in. Each month, you get a pre-select box full of cool new gear. There are…
Epic US National Park Wall Maps to help you keep track of your travels
It doesn’t matter if you have just started your US national park journey or are half-way thru with it, everyone needs a national park map to hang on your wall. A national park wall map can help you track your progress thru the parks. Or it can encourage you to plan your next national park adventure. I have always had a national park map on my wall. I love getting to check park visits off. Here are the epic United States national park wall maps from around the web. The maps come in a range of sizes, colors, and styles. You can find a national park map to fit any…
Hot Springs The Waters Hotel Review
Soaking in the baths of Hot Springs, Arkansas is almost a right of passage for every American. The city is steeped in history from the bathhouses to gangsters to drive-thrus. Surrounded by all this history is a former medical building that is now a classically modern hotel. The Waters Hotel is a sparkling addition to Bathhouse Row. The Waters Hotel The Waters Hotel is located on Central Avenue across from the Hale Bathhouse. The hotel isn’t technically in Hot Springs National Park since it is on the opposite side of the street from the national park. The commute to the park consists of crossing the street. The Waters Hotel was…
Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Review
Imagine walking out of your hotel room and having this panoramic view of mountains and sand dunes. There are a few places in the world were this is possible. One of those special places happens to be in Death Valley National Park. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village is a small hotel nestled between the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Cottonwood Mountains. This quaint historic hotel located in the heart of the valley is uniquely placed to showcase some of the best parts of Death Valley. The area offers scenic views and excellent hiking and showcases some of the best parts of Death Valley. Death Valley Stovepipe Wells Village Death Valley…
Death Valley Jeep Rental – Farabee’s Jeep Review
Death Valley National Park is a land of wonder. It is a land of contradictions. It is a desert shaped by water. The park is a massive 6 million acres and is the largest national park in the United States outside of Alaska. There are about 300 miles of road in Death Valley. The roads range in condition and surface from the paved highway to unmaintained sand/gravel roads. There is plenty of the park to explore without having to drive your vehicle off the pavement. But, there are a few highlights where you might not want to take your standard rental car or personal vehicle. Farabee’s Jeep Rentals removes that…
Midway Car Rental Review
Picking a rental car company can be a confusing process. Who has the best price? Who has the best service? Who maintains their cars the best? All these questions go thru my mind every time I rent a car. At some airports, the rental options seem endless. Los Angeles International Airport is no exception. You have all the major car rental companies plus a handful of local brands. One of those local brands is Midway Car Rental. I had the pleasure of working with Midway Car Rental for my recent Southern California Road Trip to see the superbloom and visit Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Midway…
Chena Hot Springs Resort – The best way to end your Alaska Adventure
Alaska is a huge state, and there is so much to do and so little time to explore. It is really easy to pack every day so full of activities that your vacation can feel like work. There are 8 National Parks, 10 National Preserves, 3 National Monuments, 2 Historical Parks, and 1 Wild River to explore. After your massive Alaskan Adventure, I would take a few days to relax and rest before heading home. My favorite way to spend a few days relaxing is to visit a hot spring. Chena Hot Springs Resort provides the perfect place to end your Alaskan Adventure and take a break before heading home.…
Boulder Pack Co Hiking Daypack Review
Having the right gear for the occasion is always a challenge. I am an experienced hiker. I have a lot of hiking gear. I have two sets of trekking poles, 3 different day packs, 2 backpacking packs, 3 pairs of boots, and countless other pieces of gear. Recently, Boulder Pack Co out of Colorado approached me about a new backpack they have developed. They provided me with one of their Lightweight Foldable Travel Hiking Daypack Backpack. Often my travels are more than just a get in the car and drive somewhere trip. Sometimes I have to fly and I am often combining fun and work at the same time. This can…
8 Books to Read Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali stands proudly over Alaska. She is the highest peak in North America as well as one of the United States largest national parks. Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the most popular parks in Alaska and one of the few accessible via a road. The park takes up 6 million acres of land and has been inspiring generations of people. Here are 8 books to read before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Check out 10 things to know before visiting Denali National Park Denali National Park Reading List Historic Denali National Park and Preserve by Tracy Salcedo Historic Denali National Park and Preserve: The Stories Behind…