Mount Rainier is a beautiful National Park with wildflowers and mountain views galore, but with the highest accessible elevation sitting at 6,400 feet, the mountain roads of Mount Rainier can be tricky to navigate. One of the most common questions I received was: What is it like when driving through Mount Rainier? Mount Rainier National […]
Sol Duc Valley is known for its rushing waters, lush green forests, and healing hot springs. It’s home to spawning salmon, blacktail deer, and a variety of other critters roaming through the forests. Sol Duc is an oasis for people seeking solitude. Despite being one of the most visited places in Olympic National Park, there […]
Tuolumne Meadows is an incredible spot to visit in Yosemite National Park! With beautiful alpine lakes, flowers, and mountains, this is a perfect day trip that complements Yosemite Valley nicely, with the bonus of fewer crowds. I’ve visited Tuolumne Meadows and all the amazing stops along the way, and I will describe my perfect day […]
In April 2025, we took a road trip through the Four Corners region (Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado). This was one of the most amazing trips we’ve ever experienced. We’ve visited this area several times, and it delivers new and wonderful surprises every time. Here’s a day-by-day overview of our trip, what we did, […]
If you’ve never been to Yosemite, you may be wondering, “Which entrance is best to use”? You may even be unaware that there are multiple entrances! Because the park is so big, it is essential to know where you will enter to plan enough travel time for all of your activities. There isn’t really a […]
If you are visiting the Black Hills, visiting a cave should be high on your to-do list. The trick is that there are two amazing caves in the area, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. Most travelers only have time to see one of them, so which one should you choose? Jewel […]
Glacier National Park is a hiker’s paradise, with 734 miles of trail that carry you through lush valleys, into alpine wildflower meadows, and past sparkling rivers and turquoise lakes. Glacier truly has something for everyone when it comes to hiking options. If you are physically able, I highly recommend taking an all-day hike, as it […]
While planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park, you may realize that the Paradise Corridor is known as the park’s showstopper. Even with the crowds, every hike, lake, and sunset make it a truly unique place to visit, with access to rich mountaineering and an incredible variety and abundance of wildflowers. My name is […]
Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula with Highway 101 encompassing the park, equalling over 300 miles if you drive it in a loop. There are five main entrances to the park and a few beach accesses as well. So you may be wondering, which entrance should I use? The most popular entrances […]
If you’re planning a trip to Mount Rainier, you should put aside at least one, maybe two days to explore the Sunrise Corridor. The Sunrise Corridor may be less famous than the Paradise Corridor, but it features some of the best hikes, views, and wildflower valleys in Mount Rainier National Park without nearly as much […]
