Scenic Drives in the Black Hills
The scenic drives in the Black Hills are one of the main reasons why anyone who visits needs to spend longer than just a day. The funny thing about the … Read more
On the Road
Our road trips! The trips that take us all over of the US by car (well, mostly by truck).
Exploring Wind Cave National Park
We list Wind Cave National Park as one of our five hidden gems of the National Park Service for a reason. Despite being a national park, most folks have never … Read more
A Day at Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave National Monument is an often-overlooked attraction in the Black Hills and is often compared with nearby Wind Cave National Park. The site itself is smaller and is a … Read more
Great Hikes in Custer State Park
Custer State Park is most known for its amazing wildlife (home to the second-largest public bison herd) and its stunning scenery (the Needles Highway). But it is also the perfect … Read more
Things to Do at Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is more than just a grand carving of four presidents. It is representative of some of the most important events in the history of the United States. The … Read more
Visiting Devils Tower – America’s First National Monument
Devils Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the US. From a holy place among many of the Plains Indian tribes to the first national monument and on … Read more
Hiking in Badlands National Park
When you first drive in, you wouldn’t think this would be a great place to go for a hike. It seems desolate. But there is plenty of hiking in Badlands … Read more
Visiting Badlands National Park: What to See and Do
If you aren’t familiar with the term badlands, it might seem like an odd name for a National Park. Basically, it is a dry terrain formed by erosion from wind … Read more
Alluring Things to do at Chickasaw National Recreation Area
It doesn’t matter how you look at it, this place is an oasis in southern Oklahoma. Whether it’s boating on the Lake of the Arbuckles, taking a dip in the … Read more
South Florida National Parks: A Complete Guide
When people think of vacationing in Florida, they generally picture beaches and theme parks; not national parks. What you may not realize is that there are three national parks and … Read more