Written by Liana Moore @ Traveling Mom
You’ve seen photos of the best national parks but nothing beats seeing them in person. You know the ones – the photos you’ve seen are gorgeous and then you get there and go “Wow, the pictures don’t do it justice!” With sixty-three national parks …
Category: National Parks
Family Hiking: How to Get Kids off the Couch and Into the Woods
Written by Liana Moore @ Traveling Mom
If there is anything the world has learned in the past few months, it is to appreciate the outdoors and nature. State and national parks have been a pandemic escape for many. Kids can benefit from being out in nature as much or even more than adults. T…
The Ultimate Guide to Junior Ranger Badges
Written by Catherine Parker @ Traveling Mom
Kids who love exploring can earn Junior Ranger badges as they discover nature’s treasures in U.S. national parks. The parks love their youngest visitors and want to foster their natural curiosity by offering a free educational program for kids. The Nat…
The Ultimate Travel Dilemma
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’ll admit that I tend to overanalyze things. I don’t view it as a positive or negative, more of just a part of who I am. Having that personality trait,…
Best Things to Do in Yellowstone and Tips for Getting it Right
Written by Cindy Richards @ Traveling Mom
Heading to Yellowstone National Park in 2021? Whether you’re going for a day or a week, you’ll need some guidance for getting around. The park is huge – it’s bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island! Here’s how to see the best of Yellowstone …
How to Visit a National Park for Free in 2022
Written by Catherine Parker, National Parks TravelingMom @ Traveling Mom
Planning a visit to one (or more!) of the US National Parks this year? You can save money by visiting on one of the 2022 free entrance days. Or consider buying an annual pass. Here’s the info about National Park entrance fees to help you budget for you…
Hiking The Calico Tanks Trail, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Las Vegas, NV)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas hikes. For more posts on all things Las Vegas, click here. In a previous post, I wrote about visiting the Red Rock Canyon…
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Visiting The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Las Vegas, NV)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Editor’s Note: This post is part my series on Las Vegas hikes. For more posts on all things Las Vegas, click here. Thus far, my “Non-Vegas Vegas Roadtrip” has turned up some surprisingly awesome…
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Is This The Best Place To See Wildlife In Montana?
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
My road trip through the Northern Rocky Mountains had been absolutely epic so far in almost every way except one: the lack of big-game wildlife. This was very surprising to me given…
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Visiting Two Medicine and East Glacier in Glacier National Park
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Two Medicine is one of the oldest developed parts of Glacier National Park. Before the “Going to the Sun” road was completed, Two Medicine was the most visited part of Glacier National…
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Driving To Many Glacier in Glacier National Park
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
As the wildfires raged on in Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, I was forced – along with all the other tourists – to evacuate the park. The fires had gone from…
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Driving Yoho National Park (British Columbia, Canada)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Welcome To Yoho National Park! After a great couple days maximing my free Parks Canada Discovery Pass by driving through Jasper National Park and hiking in Banff National Park, the next Canadian…
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Hiking the Lake Agnes Teahouse Trail From Lake Louise, Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
The day in Banff National Park thus far had been amazing. The weather was great for hiking Johnston Canyon and Moraine Lake. I was hoping the weather would hold for another hike…
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Hiking Moraine Lake in Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
The Johnston Canyon hike was beautiful and invigorating and, after a brief lunch in the town of Lake Louise, it was now time to drive to Moraine Lake for an early afternoon…
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Reminder: Get Your Free Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Have you gotten your free Parks Canada Discovery Pass yet? I was lucky enough to get one earlier this year and I’ve had the opportunity to see five amazing Canadian National Parks:…
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Hiking The Athabasca Falls Trail, Jasper National Park (Alberta, Canada)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
The Athabasca Falls Trail: Located about 32km south of the town of Jasper (in Jasper National Park), the Athabasca Falls Trail is an easy 1km out and back trail. The entrance lies just…
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Travel Experience: Hiking The Arenal Volcano 1968 Trails (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Earlier in the day, we did the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and then hiked the La Fortuna Waterfall trail. After a brief stop back in La Fortuna Town for an excellent lunch…
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Travel Experience: Hiking Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park (Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
After checking in to the amazing Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort, it was time to start exploring Costa Rica! One of this closest National Parks to explore was Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National…
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Hurry, It’s The Final Chance to get the National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass for only $10
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
It’s been said that America’s best idea was National Parks. As a lover of nature and advocate for wildlife, I couldn’t agree more. One of the very best deals in all of…
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