Remembering Adventures in California National Parks
Our hearts go out to those suffering from the effects of the devastating fires in California. As flames consume thousands of acres of beautiful trees and brave people try to …
Camping Coast to Coast with Kids: How to Make It Work
When we took the troops west from New Jersey the second time, we made it to the Pacific Coast. For a little over a …
Camp Under the Stars with Your Family
Camping under the stars at national or state parks works best at primitive campsites. These are campsites with no electrical and water hook-ups or …
Protected Lands for Future Generations: State parks, National Monuments and Forests, National Parks
As I’ve said through all my blog posts, we’ve camped and visited state parks, national parks and even national monuments and forests. I thought it might be time to offer …
The Varied Landscapes of Colorado National Parks
A beautiful national park, but keep an eye on your children around cliff edges. Colorado is a fascinating state to visit. It boasts four National Parks with different landscapes: Rocky Mountains, …
Mesa Verde National Park: Trail of the Ancients
The twins kept right up with the Park Ranger on the climb. I’m on the ground, taking the photo, trying to convince myself to climb …
Desert Hikes Take Care & Planning When Hiking with Children
Interesting to imagine that it was once a sea. It’s interesting to think that some of the deserts out west in the United States …