Arches National Park is where my love of our National Parks all started and is home to the world-famous Delicate Arch.

The Garden of the Gods is a magnificent and moving nature park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is one of the top sights to see in the area and is easy to navigate.

The Apostle Islands offer enough activities to keep you busy for days on end. However, you can still experience the islands during a single day’s trip to this National Lakeshore.

Spend a winter’s day exploring Zion National Park. Discover the beauty of this popular park while enjoying the peace and quiet that the off-season brings.

At 240 miles The Katy Trail is the longest developed rail-trail in the states and an excellent way to experience this section of the country while learning about our nation's past.

The Valley of Fire State Park with its rainbow rocks is a beautiful example of Nevada’s natural landscape.

Our go-to park is an excellent example of the midwestern landscape - quiet, lush and home to abundant wildlife. Yellow Smoke Park showcases Iowa’s beauty and is my local choice for an escape to nature.

America is home to some of the best road trips ever! Traveling I-90 through South Dakota is an excellent route, especially for those of us in the midwest. Join me as I highlight the best of The Badlands and some of the fun attractions between the park and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Making a day trip to the Everglades is easily done from the Miami area. While we only had a couple hours to enjoy the park and I was determined to spot an alligator.

My first ocean experience! Explore the Gulf of Mexico, North Padre Island and Mustang Island.

A brief look back at a family trip to San Antonio, Texas where cheap, colorful experiences were the highlights of the city.

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