Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore wasn’t originally on our list of places to visit. We heard recommendations to go from so many different sources though that we decided to make it a stop on our way back down from the UP. I managed to get […]
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National Park Recap: Capitol Reef National Park
When we did our very first round-trip through Southern Utah, we basically just cruised through Capitol Reef. It was hot, the orchards in Fruita were closed, and the visitor center was closed that day. We had heard this was an amazing park, so we were […]
National Park Recap: Arches National Park
We found one of the last available campsites in a BLM campground just south of the NP. It was $20 a night for dry camping but there was a pit toilet and the view out our windows was of the south side of the Park. […]
National Park Recap: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Ben had felt bad all the previous day, and the day of travel to Black Canyon, James and I definitely felt sick. Andrew followed the next day. Unfortunately we all got covid and that put a huge damper on our visit to Black Canyon. We […]
National Park Recap: Great Sand Dunes National Park
We spent 3 days camping nearby Great Sand Dunes. Our first full day, we went to the Visitor Center, got the layout of the park, and then decided on one of the most difficult hikes, High Dune. I thought we’d hike High Dune in 2 […]
National Park Recap: Rocky Mountain National Park
Andrew and I got engaged in Rocky Mountain NP about 10 1/2 years ago, so it definitely holds a special place in our hearts. We arrived late afternoon to Moraine Campground in Rocky Mountain NP. I went into town after setting up camp to rent […]
National Park Recap: Buffalo National River
We are basically trying to use up some time going from the gulf coast to Colorado because we’re trying to buy time until warmer weather is more guaranteed (as much as anyone can expect warmer weather in the spring in Colorado). Buffalo National River wasn’t […]
National Park Recap: Hot Springs
When we came to Hot Springs on our first attempt it was right at the beginning of the pandemic. All of the indoor spaces were closed except the brewery which is housed in one of the old bath houses. We were able to hike the […]
National Park Recap: Big Cypress National Preserve
We set a new trip record! We stayed put for 2 weeks in Key West, just relaxing and appreciating the sun. We also enjoyed visits from Grandma and Santa! We discovered the (free!) MLK Community Pool and had it nearly all to ourselves. We also […]
National Park Recap: Virgin Islands
We arrived late day 1 and got situated in our villa, and got groceries for the week. Day 2 we went to the Visitor Center and got the layout of the island, got some rental life vests for the kids and some rental fins for […]