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!
Planning a trip to Sequoia National Park and trying to figure out which hikes are actually worth your time? With limited time and hundreds of miles of trails in the park, it’s easy to stick to the obvious stops — but you might miss some…
So you’re planning a trip to Sequoia National Park and thinking “what else is there to do here besides looking at sequoia trees?” – right?! I totally get it. When the park is named after a tree – it kind of seems like that’s all…
Planning a trip to Sequoia National Park sounds straightforward – just go see the big trees, right? Sure… until you realize how many completely different ways there are to experience it. I’ve visited Sequoia more times than I can count — but never the same…
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….
