National Parks
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Visiting Mono Lake, California – Everything You Need to Know
Tips on when to visit, where to go, and how to explore Mono Lake, known for its white tufa towers and super-salty, high-alkaline waters.
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4 Days in the Italian Dolomites
The Italian Dolomites are an outdoor playground for whatever strikes your fancy: skiing, cycling, climbing, hiking, boating, and more. You’ll find turquoise alpine lakes nestled in every valley and hairpin turns in the roads over every mountain pass. Every inch of it feels like a fairytale… or something out of Sound of Music. It’s really, truly breathtaking. We finally got the opportunity to make a whirlwind trip to the Dolomites this summer. Four and a half days was not nearly enough to experience it all, but just enough to inspire us to dream about going back already. It had been 10 years since I was last in Italy. The Dolomites…
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Umpqua National Forest: Waterfalls and Hot Springs You Can’t Miss
We only had two days in Umpqua National Forest when we were driving through on our roadtrip from Seattle back down to Los Angeles this year, but we managed to squeeze in a couple truly spectacular waterfalls and hot springs. The North Umpqua River running through southern Oregon has created a path of eighteen waterfalls through Umpqua National Forest, plus a handful of others nearby. The Umpqua Hot Springs were also at the top of our list of stops while we were in the area. In fact, we ended up driving the pothole-filled road twice to soak our tired muscles in the steaming springs. Our Must-See Stops in Umpqua National…
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The Ultimate Guide for Banff and Jasper National Parks in 7 Days
Banff and Jasper National Parks offer the perfect adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Get ready for lakes of the brightest blues and emeralds, filled with wildlife of all shapes and sizes, and set against a backdrop of towering icy mountains and glaciers. It’s a bucket-list trip for anyone who loves the outdoors. Here’s the perfect 7-day itinerary for you to road trip through our favorite Canadian national parks! First, a few logistics. When to go: We went in early summer (mid-June), before the crowds got too hectic, and after most of the snow on the roads had melted. I’m sure Banff and Jasper are stunning in every season, but I was…
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5 Must-See Spots in Death Valley
Death Valley National Park is a study in extremes: the weather, the solitude, and the unbelievably varied landscapes are such a fun challenge to explore. I’ve pulled together a few of our favorite stops from our last trip here; some of these view points are easily accessible, and others require a little bit of a hike, but nothing strenuous. Driving into Death Valley, you might feel that you’re on an eerily desolate and alien planet sometimes. But that’s part of this park’s charm, the otherworldly emptiness. The rugged mountains, colorful canyons, and rolling sand dunes come out of nowhere while you’re driving in, and it’s hard to decide where to go…
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The Perfect 7 Day Road Trip through Utah and Arizona’s Parks
You wanted to squeeze Valley of Fire State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Zion National Park all into one road trip? You’ve come to the right place. This road trip through Utah and Arizona was the perfect mix of desert reds, forest greens, and ice cold blue streams. Every landscape is stunning in its own way, and totally unforgettable. You’ll never get bored staring out the car window on the drives between parks. Here’s how we did it. If you have a week, this is the perfect itinerary for you to drive out from LA or Vegas and road trip through Utah and Arizona. Day…
