Our Journey to All US National Parks
Channel Islands National Park is off of the coast of Southern California, but very secluded because it’s hard to get to. A boat or a plane is required. The experience on the island varies by season and island, and depending on land only visit or using a kayak / private boat to explore the caves. Read on for more…
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Our Visit to Shenandoah National Park A Road In The Sky Should we go the efficient but oh so boooring route to Washington DC via I-95? Nah… Let’s go the “scenic route”, visit Shenandoah National Park, and drive the length of Skyline Drive, the main attraction of Shenandoah. Where[…]
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The Great Smoky Mountains, with its trademark blue haze, conjures up Shangri-La and really beckons you to reflect, if you can find solitude.
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Morning light shines through the window at the Bayview Hotel as we woke up to the beautiful view of the calm sea. If this is the harbinger of views to come in Acadia National Park, we are in for a treat. The feel is quintessential New England.
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Volcano! The full power of nature is on display at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Get highlights of the park and some practical tips for your visit! Read on…..
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Haleakala National Park is a crater with alien like landscape. The sunrise is mystical and simply beautiful, but the weather is unpredictable. With rain and fog on the way up, were we able to see the sun rise? Read on for more….
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This post first appeared on The Retirement Manifesto Retirement! What does that word mean to you? For us, it means freedom to do what we’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have the time. We were very fortunate to FIRE at age 53 with good health. My dad loved nature[…]
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The dark clouds are above us as we approached the Mammoth Cave visitor center. The threat of rain is hovering over us but fear not – Most of this park is indoors, and naturally air-conditioned!
Fortunately, we did our research ahead and booked the tour before we got there. Nearly all tours were booked for the morning with only a few left in the afternoon. While it was a warm summer day, most visitors carried a sweatshirt with them. It will be important in a few minutes.
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The rain was light but constant as we approached the park in mid-morning on a Monday. As we leave the relative hustle and bustle of Columbia, South Carolina, the traffic melted away and the trees became thicker. The air is musty and the crowd is — well, not there. The parking lot is nearly empty. The entrance is unassuming, just to the side of the road. What can we expect? Where are the people?
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Do you have a favorite list of national parks? Surely, yours would be different than mine, but is there a way to rank national parks objectively? Read on and find out.
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