Miles of Yellow Lines
Tag: National Park
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park is exactly what it sounds like: a national park with giant sand dunes. What’s cool about these dunes is that they are next to the mountains. You can also explore the 30 square mile dune field by hiking through the dunes! Hiking There are actually quite a few trails in…
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Great Basin National Park
To be honest, I didn’t know Great Basin National Park existed until I saw it on the US National Parks map hanging in our house. That was years ago. This year, we finally had the opportunity to visit the park and it did not disappoint! Great Basin is located in eastern Nevada – not far…
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Capitol Reef National Park
With all the well-known national parks in Utah, I think that Capitol Reef National Park often gets overlooked. This is a shame because it is such an amazing park! It has a little bit of everything: scenic drives, arches, canyons, and tasty pies! Capitol Reef has some amazing features, but one thing it doesn’t have:…
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Shenandoah and New River Gorge
In May 2023, we set out to visit two national parks for the first time: Shenandoah and New River Gorge. We started out our trip by heading east through Kentucky. We weren’t sure exactly how far we’d make it, so we didn’t make a reservation. Instead, we planned to stay at Cracker Barrel for the…
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Shenandoah National Park
Wow! I was so impressed with Shenandoah National Park! That’s not to say I set the bar low, but it far exceeded my expectations. I wasn’t disappointed by a single hike. There were amazing waterfalls, views, and mountain climbs. The area reminded us a lot of the Great Smoky Mountains, but with significantly fewer crowds.…
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Saguaro National Park
Saguaro (pronounced “sah-wah-roh”) National Park is located in southern Arizona – just outside of Tucson. The park is home to the giant saguaro cacti. It is not uncommon for them grow to 40 feet tall. What I was most surprised about on our visit was not only their height, but the number of cacti in…
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park
You may not have heard of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, but you’ve probably heard of its neighbor to the north, Carlsbad Caverns. Guadalupe Mountains is about 45 minutes south of Carlsbad Caverns. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is, in our opinion, one of the most underrated national parks in the US. It’s a beautiful park with…