Park People

We have been visiting national park sites since our very first trip together in 2009. Our love for the National Park Service is deep and often fuels our US travels. Though not all are represented on the blog, we’ve visited approximately half of the NPS units.

One Day at Cape Cod National Seashore

One Day at Cape Cod National Seashore

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When it comes to planning our summer road trip itinerary, figuring out where we’ll be for July 4 is always interesting. Sometimes we’re in a city with celebrations; sometimes we’re … Read more

Coastal New England Sites

Side Trips in Coastal New England

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Coastal New England is home to a ton of small sites scattered throughout which are really cool to see but do not warrant a dedicated stay on the trip. One … Read more

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor

Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor

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Acadia National Park was easily the highlight of our 2016 New England road trip. Not only is Acadia New England’s only “National Park,” it is a gem.  The park covers … Read more

Vermont & New Hampshire National Parks

Touring Vermont and New Hampshire

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After several busy days in New York, we were ready for a slower pace of life. Thankfully, we found that in both Vermont and New Hampshire. Each state is home … Read more

Three Days in the Adirondacks

Three Days in the Adirondacks

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When we first started planning this trip, from Atlanta to New England, I knew nothing about the Adirondacks. I had heard of the area, but that was about it. Honestly, … Read more

Harpers Ferry & Antietam

Visiting Harpers Ferry & Antietam

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The eastern end of West Virginia makes a great spot to study Civil War history, in particular, Harpers Ferry and the Battle of Antietam. We visited Harpers Ferry and Antietam … Read more