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10 Jaw-Dropping Things to Do in Redwoods National and State Parks
Did you know that Coastal California is home to some of the tallest trees in the word? Well it is! But seeing the tallest trees in the world is only one of the incredible things to do in Redwoods National Park. The park is home to incredible lush and tall forests, dense fern canyons, epic coastal views, and lots of wildlife. Redwoods National Park is joined with nearby Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte State Park. These parks make up Redwoods National and State Parks. The parks are cooperated by the National Park System and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. In…
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5 Tips to Find Amazing National Park Campsites
When we started on our road trip out west, we were still very new to the world of camping. We’d only been on a handful of camping trips but since then, I’d like to think that we are becoming slightly more experienced campers and have found a few tricks and tips to find amazing National Park campsites. We are learning that we LOVE how much money it saves us on accommodations while also allowing us to stay much closer to National Parks than we would have been able to. We’re also learning to love the relaxed pace of cooking dinner over the campfire, spending the afternoon in a hammock, watching…
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Antelope Island State Park: The Best of The Great Salt Lake
Post Topic: Things to Do in Antelope Island State Park Antelope Island State Park is an island on Utah’s famous Great Salt Lake. The park is only 25 miles north of Salt Lake City and is the best place to see and enjoy the Great Salt Lake. The island is over 28,000 acres and has many hiking trails, beach access, and lots of wildlife. The island is known for its heard of Proghorn Antelope and American Bison. Antelope Island is a perfect outdoor escape from the big city of Salt Lake City. The scenery at Antelope Island is so impressive. There were many times I was reminded of scenery I’ve…
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8 Incredible Things to do in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef is often the most overlooked National Park in Utah, but it’s actually one of my favorite National Parks. The fact that this park is so frequently overlooked is part of the reason that it’s so special. Can you believe that many people are still unaware that this amazing national park even exists? Well, it’s true. And for now, that’s part of the reason that Capitol Reef is still the least crowded park in Utah. So if you’re looking for a spot to escape the crowds in Utah, this place will certainly deliver. While more people are learning about Capitol Reef and it’s growth in popularity, for now the…
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Utah’s Mighty 5 Ranked Best to Worst
We’ve spent the last month exploring Southern Utah and the best part of it has been the time we’ve been able to spend in Utah’s phenomenal national parks. Utah’s 5 national parks are frequently called the “Utah Mighty 5” because of their grandeur and beauty. Each one of them is unique and amazing in its own way and I highly recommend that you visit each one. Although I understand that not everyone can visit them all at once, so we’ve put together this list of Utah’s Mighty 5 ranked best to worst so you can decided which ones are best for you. The Ranking Criteria When making this list, we…
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A Weekend Guide to Broken Bow
Post Topic: Things to do in Broken Bow, Oklahoma I can’t believe I’ve waited this long to visit Broken Bow! Seriously, why haven’t I been to this incredible place? Let’s just say that I was completely blown away by the natural beauty of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. You will be, too! This past August, I visited Broken Bow for the first time for one of my bestie’s bachelorette party. I knew almost immediately that I needed to come back and bring Randy so we could enjoy this spectacular place together! So, we made campsite reservations and headed up to Broken Bow this past weekend for a much-needed escape from the city!…
