Nov
30
2021
Despite the pandemic (or maybe because of it), National park visitation in 2021 was at an all time high. Unfortunately, that resulted in traffic, congestion, and a less than ideal experience. But there is some hope on the horizon...
Nov
24
2021
Free - one of my favorite words in the English language! It can apply to our rights and how we live, but it can also mean that you don't have to spend money! In this case, save your dough...
Nov
16
2021
Last week in America we took the time to remember and honor our Veterans who have served this country. And our National Parks help tell the stories of our Veterans and the sacrifices they made. Since Veterans Day 2020,...
Nov
03
2021
We are all aware that the land now called the United States was once in the hands of people other than those who came to this continent from Europe starting in the late 1400s. How those early "immigrants" treated...
Oct
25
2021
I don't know about you, but I just love Autumn. Not only is the weather moderate pretty much anywhere you go, but especially in Colorado we have those beautiful bright sunny days where everything just seems more crisp and...
Oct
11
2021
How does an accountant for over 30 years decide to write a book? Sometimes change can come more suddenly than you think…
On an extended road trip in 2015, my family travelled to Glacier National Park. We love to visit...
Oct
04
2021
All right, so you have never been to Yellowstone, or one of the more popular parks, and you really want to go. But, you are worried about the crowds... Check out some of these lessser-known areas to make your...
Sep
22
2021
It's too late already for this year, but make your plans and put your name in for the lottery next year to see the fireflies at Great Smoky Mountain National Park. For two weeks in the spring, they synchronize...
Sep
15
2021
Looking for a campsite, and everything is already sold out? Don't despair, try Airbnb!
Yes, you heard me correctly - you can book a campsite on Airbnb. Below is an article on the 17 best campsites available - I don't...
Sep
07
2021
You may not even realize this, but we almost lost Rocky Mountain National Park to Wildfires in 2020. And the changes to other parks across the country from climate change are truly alarming. I realize that some climate change...
