Zion National Park is absolutely of the US’s iconic sites. Angels Landing tops many lists of most beautiful and/or most treacherous hiking lists and the stunning red walls that…
Traveling is an exciting activity that offers life-enriching experiences. However, long journeys can become uncomfortable and monotonous, especially when you have not dressed appropriately for hours on end in…
Matthiessen State Park wasn’t even on my radar when we took a camping trip to Illinois. In fact, our trip up there was based around a totally different state…
This year, for our father/daughter hiking trip, my dad requested that we visit a national park so that he could get his copy of my National Parks Journal stamped…
Whew, November 2024… What a rollercoaster. I’m starting to realize, though, that life is just a rollercoaster, despite my best efforts. We started off slow, a little staycation, Bub…
Wanderlust hits practically everyone at some point in life, and indulging in extensive travel is excellent for growth and self-development. These days, there are all sorts of experiences that…
Sequoia National Park in California is a truly incredible national park. It’s filled with trails through some of the oldest, biggest trees in the world, up some of the…
When most people think of visiting Illinois, they think of Chicago, but over the last few years we’ve discovered some really surprising stops in Illinois. We love Chicago, but…
