The National Parks in the United States are literally the crown jewels of the country! There are so many amazing things to see and experience. In my guides, you’ll find everything from backpacking trip inspiration to quick, one-day itineraries. I hope my guides inspire you to take the National Park vacation of your dreams!
Wowza. There’s been a big change in the America the Beautiful pass system announced by the US Department of the Interior in 2026. Some of these changes are good, some are… well, they’re definitely going to impact people’s vacations. I have purchased an America the…
Yosemite National Park is a super underrated fall destination. While most people have their eyes on New England or the Colorado Rockies – for good reason – Yosemite quietly celebrates autumn in her own unique way. I’ve visited Yosemite in every season and multiple times…
If you are anything like me, you’re planning your first (or maybe second or third) trip to Yosemite and don’t want to miss anything, but you’re overwhelmed with the size of the park and trying to figure out which trails are actually worth your time….
If you’re feeling overwhelmed planning your Yosemite trip, you’re not alone. The park is huge, there is so much to see and do, and there are multiple highways that lead to the park and gateway towns competing for your attention. This makes figuring out where…
It’s hard to describe the magic of backpacking in Yosemite. The granite landscapes, ranging from jagged peaks to soft domes, dense pine forests that give way to wildflower-filled meadows split in half by rushing creeks, and of course, waterfalls cascading from alpine lakes and along…
I remember my first ever backpacking trip. It was in Yosemite, me and my partner were arriving after dark, and we were trying to figure out what the heck the backpackers campground was and where it was! We wandered around the parking lots near Curry…
