Planning a day trip to Mount Rainier National Park? Discover waterfalls, scenic viewpoints, Box Canyon, Paradise, and tips from our first visit to this iconic Washington park.

Camp in Rocky Mountain National Park at Glacier Basin and Aspenglen Campgrounds. Learn what to expect, camping tips, wildlife encounters, and nearby hiking opportunities.

Hike to Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. This scenic alpine trail features mountain views, snowy forests, and three beautiful lakes.

Hike from Alberta Falls to Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. This scenic trail features waterfalls, alpine lakes, snowy peaks, and one of the park's best day hikes.

Hike the easy Sprague Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. This scenic lakeside walk offers mountain reflections, beautiful views, and is perfect for all skill levels.

Experience Yosemite National Park in winter with snow-covered trails, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Firefall, and camping at Upper Pines.

Spend a weekend backcountry camping in Mojave National Preserve, with Joshua tree forests, quiet campsites, coyotes, desert rainstorms, and endless places to explore.

We celebrated Kim's birthday with camping at Ryan Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, easy hikes, campfire breakfasts, and peaceful desert views.

Hike the quiet Lucky Boy Vista Trail in Joshua Tree National Park for desert scenery, Joshua trees, old mining remnants, and panoramic views.

From the Cypress Tree Tunnel to Point Reyes Lighthouse and Drakes Beach, here's how we spent a beautiful day exploring Point Reyes National Seashore.

An unexpected injury changed our Rocky Mountain National Park plans, but one scenic drive, wildlife, waterfalls, and alpine views made the trip unforgettable.

When every campground in Joshua Tree was full, we turned an unexpected setback into one of our favorite backcountry camping experiences in the park.