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What To Do in Washington, D.C. with School-aged Kids
En route to New Jersey this year we did something a little different: stops in Washington D.C., Maryland and Delaware. The bros are beginning to learn about the historic parts of America such as The White House and The Washington Monument, so we were thrilled to experience some of those together.
Hot Springs and Hikes in Big Bend National Park Texas
Big Bend National Park is located in the far south west area of Texas. It borders Mexico's Coahuila and Chihuahua areas. If you are able to make the road trip to the area, it is worth it. A few go for the chance to cross the border near Boquillas and spend the day in Mexico, but our goal was to find some fun hikes and hot springs!
Explore the Waterfalls of Oregon
Did you know that there are 238 named waterfalls in Oregon and countless others that haven't been named. Scattered throughout the state, they are all unique. We have only made it to about 36 of the 238, but the rest are on our list. It just will take us awhile to get there, but of the 36 we have made it to some pretty amazing waterfalls.
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Free Camping Near Utah's Mighty 5 (National Parks) | Part II
If you don't want to stay in a hotel or Air BNB there is an amazing option for you. Let's say you are on a road trip staying in your car, tent, van or RV, then you are in luck to experience some of the most beautiful camping the US has to offer. Each of Utah's national parks has amazing spots that you can stay for free! I will also provide the information for each national park's campground. Some people love staying within the parks and if you can snag a spot during the peak times, take it! But if you want quiet, wide open spaces and a place to relax after, then add these to your list.
Visit Utah's National Parks the Mighty 5 | Part I
Getting to all of Utah's national parks was high on our bucket list. Known as the Mighty 5, they are some of the most sought after National Park experiences. We are going to do this in two articles. The first, things to do, hikes and attractions and then Part 2 will be free camping and dry camping for each national park!
Free Camping in Utah
Utah is one of those states that keeps making you go back. For being one of the smallest states in the west, it has so much to offer. So much to offer in terms of things to do outdoors. Hikers and mountain bikers will both claim that it has some of the best trails in the US, plus you get a beautiful ski mountain in Park City, the unique beauty of the Bonneville Salt Flats and the feeling like you are on another planet in the south amongst some crazy rock formations and high walls.
Have You Met a Titan? Explore the Grove of Titans in California
Have you ever dreamed about being surrounded by some of the tallest trees in the world? If you make your way to California you can do just that. Redwoods and Sequoias are the tallest and largest by mass respectively. Redwoods live near the coast, so make your way to Northern California to see some of the tallest Redwoods in the world.The tallest Redwood is in Redwoods National Park, but in a secret location that is not known to the general public and very few in private. This is to keep the tree safe from vandals and tourists who would trample. Instead, make your way to The Grove of Titans in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.
Don't Miss This Hike in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. It is popular amongst hikers, backpackers and climbers. From Mt. Olympus to old growth forests, it has something for every outdoors enthusiast. So if you have one day there and want to do an epic hike, what do you choose? We highly suggest hiking to Lake of the Angels. Tucked away high in the mountains this hike has everything you would want. It's not too long, but challenging, there is some adventure, surprising finds and a beautiful lake at the end.
5 Must-See Destinations to Visit in 2022
We're highlighting places that will remind you just how lucky we are to live in such a diverse and vibrant nation!. These places include scenic national parks, bustling cities, or places that have long been at the center of American history. Some are well-known while others may be less familiar but equally compelling places to visit in 2022.