Where is the best place to live if you love visiting our National Parks?

Where is the best place to live if you love visiting our National Parks?

Where is the best place in the country to live, if you love visiting the National Parks?   Despite it just being a great place to live overall, if you live in Denver, CO you are within a 20 hour...

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Six mistakes to avoid when visiting a National Park

Six mistakes to avoid when visiting a National Park

Hey, take it from an expert, and I'm not talking about me!  Check out this article about Mikah Meyer, who took a 3 year road trip and visited over 400 National Park Service sites.  Some day, maybe, when I get...

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Best Outdoor Activity in Every State!

Best Outdoor Activity in Every State!

What do you think the best outdoor activity is in your state?  See if it matches up with TripSavvy's list!  As an (almost) Colorado native, I have hiked a few 14ers.  But there is no reason to limit myself...

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Planning to visit a National Park in 2021?  Make sure to plan in advance…

Planning to visit a National Park in 2021? Make sure to plan in advance…

Does 2020 feel like a fog?  Ready to get out and enjoy life again?  Visiting a National Park is a great way to reconnect with nature, and yourself for that matter.  But, some parks now require reservations and advance...

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Find Campsites and Other Park Info!

Find Campsites and Other Park Info!

New to the whole camping experience?  Find out everything you need to know about campsite availability for all the National Parks, Forests, and Monuments at recreation.gov.  Not only can you book a campsite directly on the site, but they provide...

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Newest National Park:  New River Gorge in West Virginia

Newest National Park: New River Gorge in West Virginia

Like many of you, I am so happy that 2020 has come to an end.  And while I was home recovering from COVID, the government added another National Park to their roster on December 27, 2020.  I can't wait...

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National Parks free to Veterans and Gold Star Families Going Forward

National Parks free to Veterans and Gold Star Families Going Forward

Hello, and happy 2021.  The last quarter of 2020 was brutal for me, so sorry about the lapse in blog posts.  But, just came across this article, which I think is wonderful!  Our veterans and their families deserve all...

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“Dos and Don’ts” of Visiting National Parks During COVID

“Dos and Don’ts” of Visiting National Parks During COVID

You've probably heard by now - the parks are more crowded than ever, few of the services are open, there are no rangers/activities... is it really worth it to visit a National Park during COVID?  The answer is yes,...

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Top Three National Park Apps for your Phone

Top Three National Park Apps for your Phone

With a cell phone in every pocket, there is no reason not to use the free resources available at your fingertips when visiting our National Parks.  This article compares and contrasts the top phone apps that you can download...

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Should Foreigners pay more to enjoy our National Parks?

Should Foreigners pay more to enjoy our National Parks?

Well, here is an interesting thought, something I had not even considered.  Upon reflection, it does not sound like a bad idea... what do you think? https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/travel-tourism/like-taj-mahal-in-india-foreigners-should-pay-more-to-enter-us-national-parks-senator/2003235/ Don't forget to sign up using the homepage button to receive special offers!  Until...

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