We’ve written about this before, but one of many reasons we choose camping vs. hotels in national parks is the easy access to hiking trails. Getting an early morning start before the crowds at the gate and staying until sunset are some of the best parts about camping in the parks. Among national park campgrounds…
While national parks may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Thanksgiving, it can be a terrific place to celebrate the holiday. Thanksgiving in the national parks is a tradition for many families. Whether it’s a historical reenactment or participating in the #optoutside movement, here’s a list of places around…
When we sat down to re-cap our 2019 Arizona road trip, we chatted about the best places we camped. Of all the places we set up our tent that week, Cave Spring Campground in the Coconino National Forest came out near the top. In some ways, we found the campground by accident. We needed a…
Camping in Zion National Park is no small feat. With more than 4 million people visiting Zion each year, finding a place to pitch a tent after a long day of exploring the canyon requires some extra planning (and of course, a reservation). To help you with those plans, today we’re posting about the South…
Jedediah Smith Campground in Redwoods National and State Parks ranks as one of our Top 10 Campgrounds in all the places we’ve camped in the National Park Service. From the scenery straight out of Jurrasic Park to the top-notch amenities, there’s so much to love about this place. It’s also what makes it one of…
With warmer weather on the way for us this week, we’re full-steam ahead into camping mode. Today we’re sharing one of our all-time favorite campgrounds, the Riley Creek Campground in Denali National Park. We’ve shared the common myths people have about camping in Denali before but can’t stress enough how easy and safe it is…
We think you should buy your Valentine camping gear instead of flowers so much that we’ve updated (and are re-sharing) this post from February 2016. We think there’s nothing better than sharing the places you love with the people you love! Valentine’s Day is just a week away. If you haven’t decided what to get…
We’re beyond the moon excited to share some special news with you today. Amy’s first Kindle e-book is now available for pre-order on Amazon! Titled “50 Things to Know About Tent Camping: A Beginner’s Guide to Planning Your First Trip,” this book was the one we wished was on the shelf when we started tent…
In April 2018, after a full day of trekking around Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Hoover Dam, we finally headed towards our last destination of the day: Mather Campground in Grand Canyon National Park. To be honest, from what we’d already read and researched about Grand Canyon, we had low expectations for what…
In 2017, Acadia National Park was the 7th most visited national park in the entire National Park Service. Â More than 3.5 million visitors travel to coastal Maine to experience everything the park has to offer. Â At just under 50,000 acres, Acadia National Park is also one of the smaller national parks. With lots of visitors…