Great Lakes National Parks: Our Itinerary
Over the past several years, we’ve been on a mission to visit all 50 states before our 10th anniversary. And, of course, as many national park sites as we can … Read more
We have been visiting national and state park sites since our very first trip together in 2009. Our love for visiting public lands is deep and often fuels our US travels. We even make a point to visit national parks when we visit other countries!
Over the past several years, we’ve been on a mission to visit all 50 states before our 10th anniversary. And, of course, as many national park sites as we can … Read more
When people think about National Parks, their minds typically wander to the western United States. And for good reason – that is where you find the dramatic landscapes of Yosemite, … Read more
It was a cold, drizzling morning at the southern end of the Black Hills in South Dakota. Bonnie and I were huddled up in warm clothes along with several thousand … Read more
We were looking for some peace and quiet after six stressful weeks back at work and Rocky Mountain National Park did not disappoint. There are gorgeous views at nearly every … Read more
As the home to one of the country’s best collections of historic lighthouses and unique sandstone formations, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is more about the lake than the shore. Indeed, … Read more
Isle Royale National Park is the least visited National Park in the continental US and the most revisited, percentage-wise, at least according to the ranger giving us our welcome briefing. … Read more
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stretches more than 40 miles across the northern shoreline of Michigan’s upper peninsula. Established in 1966 as the first national lakeshore in the country, Pictured Rocks … Read more
A Mackinac Island day trip is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of life. It’s the perfect way to see this car-free island.
Located “up North” in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Traverse City were easily a couple of our favorite stops on our road trip through the Great Lakes. It … Read more
Indiana is home to three National Parks sites: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. Despite the fact that the three parks … Read more