Glacier NP – Going-to-the-Sun Road (West side)
This section of Going-to-the-Sun road begins at the checkpoint beside the Apgar Picnic Area and extends to just before Logan Pass. Just like on the east side, most of our stops are just for...
Category: National Parks & Monuments
Glacier NP – Going-to-the-Sun Road (East Side)
Welcome to the first of a five part Glacier National Park series. Located in northeast Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most visited parks in the National Park System. But, this is...
Valley of 10,000 Haystacks
Our main goal in this area is to visit Big Hole National Battlefield and hopefully catch sight of some of the famous haystacks. Given it’s known as the “Valley of 10,000 Haystacks”, we’ll surely...
Grand Teton National Park (Part 2)
Exploring Grand Teton National Park with family. Hidden Falls to Cascade Canyon Trail Per request… on day one with family, we to head down to Jenny Lake and take the boat shuttle across for...
Grand Teton National Park (Part 1)
From Swan Valley, we decide to avoid the Teton Pass and instead follow the Snake River south past the Palisades Reservoir, into Wyoming and all the way up to Grand Teton National Park. Along...
Exploring Twin Falls, Idaho
Rock Creek RV Park A hidden jem! This small county park is located just south of Twin Falls and provides easy access to everything. Twin Falls Canyon Rim Trail Our first adventure in Twin...
History & Waterfalls around Hagerman, Idaho
One of the advantages of getting an annual State Park pass is it’s a really easy, convenient way to stop when traveling. Since almost all the parks have campgrounds, the roads into and within...
Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM
Tule Springs National Monument Established in 2014, the monument was intended to preserve thousands of Ice Age fossils. Unfortunately, not much has happened since it was established. Currently the monument consists of an information...
Organ Pipe National Monument
Located at the US southern border in Arizona, this unique park is one of the only places Organ Pipe Cacti can be found growing naturally. Twin Peaks Campground Immediately after entering the park we...
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Located in Coolidge, Arizona, this small national monument is dedicated to preserving the remains of an ancient Hohokam era farming village and the Great House constructed here. This facility is free to access and...