The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park provides one of the most unique camping experiences in the entire National Park system. The park is about 70 miles west of Key West on a small group of seven islands called the Dry Tortugas. Camping in Dry Tortugas offered on Garden Key in the shadow of the 19th century Fort Jefferson and on a white sand beach with access to incredible snorkeling. During spring break one year, I took a trip on the Yankee Freedom III to spend 3 days camping on a deserted island in the Gulf of Mexico. The islands lack electricity, cell service, and any sort of hotel, but I have been…
Everything you need to know about Fossil Hunting in Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Did you ever dream of being a Paleontologist? I know I did. Even if someday my job would be replaced by technology that would bring the dinos back to life, then the dinos eat all the humans. No biggie. Dreams die a painful death when you realize most Paleontologists work at a university and might get to dig a couple of months a year (if they are lucky). Over the years, the United States has been home to thousands of fossil dig sites. I picked one of the best fossil formations to try my luck at being a paleontologist. I went fossil hunting in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Getting…
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…
11 Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve
Post Summary: Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park Denali National Park and Preserve is located in the heart of the state of Alaska. This 6 million-acre park protects a wide range of ecosystems. The park covers lowland deciduous taiga to tundra to the snowcapped peaks of the Alaska Mountain Range. This popular park is a featured stop on many an Alaskan adventure. A visit to Denali is a unique experience. Here are 11 things to know before visiting Denali National Park and Preserve. Things to Know Before Visiting Denali National Park and Preserve Denali National Park is open year-round It might not seem like it but Denali National and…
Denali National Park Camping: The Definitive Guide to Camping in Denali National Park
Post Summary: Camping in Denali National Park Denali National Park and Preserve is one of the United States’ largest national parks. The park spans across river valleys, aspen forests, tundra, and the Alaskan mountain range. The park is a wild and untamed place. This untamed nature can make Denali National Park a foreboding place. She is a massive 6 million acre park with only 92 miles of road where only 15 miles of road is open to the public. This can make access and camping in Denali National Park and Preserve a challenge. Here is everything you need to know about front-country camping in Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali Campgrounds at…
One Day in Petrified Forest Itinerary: Make the Most of Your Day
Post Summary: One Day in Petrified Forest National Park Standing before this sprawling desert, imagine a vast forest. Millions of years ago, this desert was inhabited by a vast Late Triassic forest. Today, all that remains is fossilized remains of the trees. Today these fossils are protected by Petrified Forest National Park. Petrified Forest National Park reminds us of how the world has changed over millions of years. Here is the best way to spend one day in Petrified Forest National Park. Getting to Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest National Park has 2 park entrances. The park’s north entrance is located at Exit 311 I-40. The park’s south entrance is located…
Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
Fall is a wonderful time to spend in the national parks. The weather is slowly changing from the heat of summer to the cool of winter. I always feel like the parks come back to life. The wildlife is more active with their last-minute winter preparations. This year’s babies are starting to find their place in the world and are a little more active and ready to explore their environment. Best of all, the colors start to change. Here are the 11 Best National Parks to Visit in the Fall. Best National Parks for Fall Best National Parks for a Fall Getaway Denali National Park and Preserve Best Time to…
Ten Important Things to Know about visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Hawaii is a great vacation spot. The islands offer a ton of fun under the sun. The white beach and volcanos make it easy to forget that Hawaii plays a significant role in United States history. The islands were the sight of one of the most infamous events in United States history. In the early morning of December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. military bases on Oahu. This attack was one of the largest and deadliest attacks on American soil. The attack drug the United States into World War II. Every tourist to Oahu should take time to visit Pearl Harbor. Here are…
5 Things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona that any National Park Junkie will love
Scottsdale, Arizona doesn’t jump out as a national park lover paradise. The closest National Park Service unit is just over an hour away and takes about an hour to explore. Despite this, Scottsdale has a plethora of exciting opportunities for the national park obsessed. Scottsdale has way more to offer than meets the eye. Here are 5 adventures in Scottsdale, Arizona that any national park junkie would love. Why National Park Lovers visit Scottsdale? Since Scottsdale doesn’t have any national parks, it doesn’t seem like an obvious place to visit when you are planning an Arizona national park road trip. But Scottsdale makes for a great ending location for your…
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