Driving the Dirt Roads of Big Bend National Park
It was shortly after lunch when we pulled off the pavement on to one of the dirt roads in Big Bend National Park. While the temperature was a balmy 71, … Read more
National Parks and Preserves
Delve into the wilderness of our nation’s National Parks, National Preserves and National Reserves.
Four Day Itinerary for Big Bend National Park
Looking to spend more than just two days in Big Bend National Park? This four-day itinerary will guide you through seeing all of the highlights plus more!
My Song of the Open Road
After assigning my students to create their own “Song of the Open Road,” I decided to use our trip to Big Bend NP to create “My Song of the Open Road.”
Visiting Northeast Florida National Parks
Northeast Florida is not just the home of favorite beach destinations, like Daytona Beach and Amelia Island, but is also home to several National Parks sites exploring the varied history … Read more
Yellowstone’s Old West Dinner Cookout Review – A Remarkable Experience
Our full review of the horseback ride to Old West Dinner Cookout at Yellowstone’s Roosevelt Lodge. We had wildlife sightings, great food and gorgeous views!
Hot Springs National Park
It is easy to get excited about a visit to most any National Park. You’ve seen pictures of the Grand Canyon. The wildlife and thermal features at Yellowstone are legendary. … Read more
A Weekend in Central Arkansas
When you live in Georgia and you love the American West, you end up traveling across the country a lot. Our route west usually goes one of two ways: a … Read more
Exploring the Captivating Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Pretty. Breathtaking. Deep. Interesting. A little scary. These are just some of the words that Grant and I used to describe the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Black Canyon of … Read more
Finding and Photographing Remarkable Yellowstone Wildlife
Finding Yellowstone wildlife is one of the main reasons people go to Yellowstone National Park. You will find scores of wildlife roaming the hills and valleys of this wonderland. There … Read more
Three Yellowstone Hikes: Wildlife and Wilderness
Yellowstone National Park is our happy place. There is just something about all it has to offer that keeps drawing us back in. Yellowstone, and one of its gateway cities, … Read more