Miles of Yellow Lines
Tag: Trails
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Badlands National Park
In some ways, Badlands is unfortunately named because it is a really cool park! Visiting Badlands feels like visiting another planet. You can hike in the park or enjoy views from the comfort of your own vehicle on a scenic drive through the park. If you’re in the area, you may also want to consider…
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Sawtooth National Forest
Sawtooth National Forest had national park vibes without the national park crowds! We weren’t sure exactly what to expect, but we were blown away by the hiking and camping in the area. We spent three nights near Stanley, ID at Sunny Gulch Campground, which quickly became one of our all-time favorite campgrounds (more on that…
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Craters of the Moon National Monument
Prior to our visit to Craters of the Moon National Monument, I knew very little about this park. I knew the moon-like landscape was a result of volcanic activity, but I didn’t realize just how otherworldly this park would look. I didn’t know that we’d climb up an old volcano cone or that we’d be…
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Wheeler Peak Campground
We absolutely loved camping at Wheeler Peak Campground in Great Basin National Park! After our stay, we quickly decided this was our favorite camping experience to date. What makes it so great? You’re camping up in the mountains at 9,500 feet in elevation. It was warmer during the day and cooled off nicely in the…
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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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St. Francois State Park
St. Francois is located about 45 minutes south of St. Louis. It has several trails, a campground, and a river running through it. Cooling off in the river is a popular activity during the warmer months. We’ve also seen people floating on the river in kayaks. Hiking St. Francois State Park has three hiking trails:…
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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…