Category: National Parks

Exploring Zion National Park

Zion is one of those places that you know you will love, even before you visit it. One glance at a photo on Instagram or Pinterest and it is clear why people from around the world come to walk her paths and gaze at the red rock formations. With that popularity, comes a necessity to be strategic, or you will certainly be lost in the hefty dose of crowds…rather than the wilderness of the park. With some creative planning though, you can have a killer time and skate right around the crowds…

by Jenn Barry

Backpacking in Zion

This was our first time backpacking in a National Park. In our attempt to venture off of the well-beaten path and enjoy the true, unspoiled beauty of the park, we ventured into Zion’s backcountry wilderness. Our location was the PERFECT family spot. One peep at these pics and you can see…Zion National Park shines in the fall! We visited the first week of October…and I do believe that the foliage was at it’s peak for fall beauty…

by Jenn Barry

Hiking: The Emerald Pools of Zion National Park

Zion National Park offers up some pretty spectacular scenery, enticing visitors from all over the globe to come and view her landscape firsthand. Our first day in the park was only a half-day, so we chose to see one of Zion’s well-known beauties to get the trip rolling. The Emerald Pools are really pretty and offer up a fun and easy hike…

by Jenn Barry

One Afternoon in Glacier National Park

If you only have one afternoon to spend in one of the largest and most beautiful National Parks in America, what do you do? The options are endless. Our crew had no trouble deciding on an agenda when visiting Glacier National Park this time around…our objective was to enjoy the landscape and relax…

by Jenn Barry

Craters Of The Moon National Monument

Craters Of The Moon is the place to visit if you want to learn about volcanic geology. This expansive lava field stretches as far and wide as your eyes can see. It is claimed by the National Park Service to be “the largest and most complex post-Ice Age basaltic lava field in the continental United States.” We had a fabulous time exploring the lava fields and adventuring through the wild caves…

by Jenn Barry

Visiting Yellowstone National Park

Some landmarks are so essential to the American landscape, that you truly need more than one visit. Yellowstone is such a place. Read about our favorite discoveries in Yellowstone NP and how we travel and explored the area in our RV.

by Jenn Barry

Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

Wind Cave National Park is a unique geological wonder. This small National Park is nestled up against Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. It not only features beautiful and forested rolling hills, but vast grasslands, and a unique cave system with features that distinguish it from other caves worldwide.

by Jenn Barry