Are you one of the roughly 2.4 million visitors planning to visit Yellowstone National Park each summer? Sixty-five percent of the annual visitors to America’s first national park come in June, July or August. Visitors will battle about 25,000 people per day. The key to avoiding the crowds is to explore some beautiful, albeit less…
The best thing about Capitol Reef National Park is that it’s less popular than all the other national parks in Utah year-round. That means visitors to the park are able to explore the trails and beauty without being bombarded with people. It’s makes for the perfect day trip and offers a variety of hikes for…
My kids and I wanted to learn more about Flaming Gorge Dam. But I was surprised when the tour guide said, “Welcome to the best dam tour in Utah.” It took me a moment to realize his play on words. After all, there were kids present. If your travel plans take you to Flaming Gorge,…
We love to hike. In fact, a few years ago, my kids and I hiked about 18 miles in a week. But just because we love to hike, doesn’t mean a hiking trip isn’t filled with “Are we done yet?” questions. Or even some whining about how tired they are. And I know other parents…
My mom lives in New England and is a fanatic for lighthouses. I traveled to Boston for a work conference in March and took a red eye flight so we could spend the day together. I was responsible for the itinerary, and after researching lighthouses in Massachusetts, Cape Cod shot to the top of the…
We love visiting Arches National Park in Utah and exploring the numerous trails and rock formations. In our family adventures, we’ve discovered that some hikes are great for kids. Others are great for older kids or adults. If you’re planning a family trip to Arches National Park with young kids, then here are seven trails…
I’ve walked the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail in downtown Boston three times in the past eight months. We walked the trail during a family vacation in August 2017. I walked it with a work colleague during a national public relations conference in October 2017, and again with a photography friend during another work conference in March…
We had no idea what to expect when we pulled into the parking lot of Lowell National Historical Park. I discovered it during a quick Google search of national parks in Massachusetts whole vacationing in New England with the family. We enjoyed learning about America’s first industrial city, and the interactive exhibits were something the…
As a hiker and photographer, the Subway in Utah’s Zion National Park was on my bucket list for many years. I wanted to capture the iconic photo in one of Utah’s famous national parks, but I quickly discovered the challenge of making it happen. Here’s what you need to know to get all the right…
My family took regular trips to Yellowstone National Park when I was growing up. We would drive through Grand Teton National Park on our way between Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, but never took the time to visit what the park had to offer. During the past few years, my family has taken adventure to see…
