A spring camping trip to Mojave National Preserve brought desert birds, blooming wildflowers, butterflies, reptiles, and plenty of memorable wildlife around Hole-in-the-Wall and beyond.

Winter on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim brought snowy overlooks, Desert View Watchtower, Hermits Rest, fog-filled views, wildlife, and quiet mornings along the rim.

Our first Grand Canyon trip brought a campervan setup at Mather Campground, a winter hike to Cedar Ridge, freezing nights, heavy rain, and an unexpected morning of snow.

For our fifth wedding anniversary, we rented a Native Campervan and spent a week exploring Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We'd happily do it again.

Wildfire smoke hid many of the mountain views we had traveled to see, but Grand Teton gave us other memories: rain at String Lake, a moose crossing the water, and a quiet afternoon in our campervan beside the river.

We hiked into the Joshua Tree backcountry expecting a mild night, but cold temperatures, wind, and a leaking sleeping pad tested us before a warm spring morning changed the mood.

One open campsite gave us an unexpected night in Tuolumne Meadows, where we wandered beside clear water, explored Soda Springs, and slept beneath the high Sierra sky.

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

Keep your campsite organized with simple camping storage ideas, including gear bins, food storage, duffels, and packing tips that make every camping trip easier.

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.