Tag: national parks

Visiting Congaree National Park – Your Complete Guide

I love road tripping and I don’t think that’s ever more evident than in my national park trips. Last month my siblings and I drove 10 hours from Pennsylvania to South Carolina, spent the following day hiking the park, came back the next day to do more hiking and then drove the 10 hours back …

A Year in Review: 2023 Trip Round-Up

Long time no write :)) Since the year (and my trips) are quickly winding down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of my adventures in 2023, with some exciting trips already in the works for 2024. Let’s dive into a trip round-up of my recent excursions, spanning local, national, and international travel. Local: …

Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park

With summer just around the corner and the weather finally nice enough for hiking, camping, kayaking and all those other fun outdoors-y activities, I figured I’d write up a post on my trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park back in March. Park History Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located in Ohio (am I the only …

New River Gorge National Park Know Before You Go: First Timer’s Edition

New River Gorge is America’s newest national park, inducted in 2020. This park’s main attraction is the New River, which the park’s 70,000 acres surrounds. It features whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing and the New River Gorge Bridge. Stay tuned if you’re looking to plan a trip to West Virginia’s national park in person. I’ve got …