Wandering Florida

Wandering Florida

In this excerpt from the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, Matt, Jan, and guest star Loreen chat about a couple places in the Sunshine State where you can catch some Wandering Zen by Getting up and Getting Out. Honeymoon Island State Park and Big Cypress Preserve are...
Off-Roading in the Everglades

Off-Roading in the Everglades

Unlike many National Parks, the Everglades doesn’t have a central entrance or iconic landmark that people flock to, so planning a trip to the area needs a little investigation.  There are serval great sites to visit and the best place to start is on the NPS...
Find Your Fireworks ~ 2017

Find Your Fireworks ~ 2017

The Fourth of July is upon us once again!  It’s time for picnicking, relaxing, celebrating, and some good ‘ole American fireworks!  We’ve done a deep dive and researched where you can pull up a lounge chair and watch the spectacular in your area....
The Best of Summer 2017

The Best of Summer 2017

Summer conjures up memories from the past.  Sights, sounds, smells, and thoughts of time spent with family and friends, with a good book, listening to music, going to the beach, and relaxing with a cool drink.  Summer 2017 is upon us so it’s time to make some...
Celebrate National Park Week!

Celebrate National Park Week!

Looking for an excuse to get away? There is no time like the present. Get up, get out, and celebrate National Park Week. From April 15th through the 23rd, the National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, will be hosting a variety of events...
Take a Presidential Road Trip

Take a Presidential Road Trip

Happy President’s Day.  The holiday originally celebrated Washington’s birthday but became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s...
#FindYourself In Our National Parks

#FindYourself In Our National Parks

Nature can be euphoric. It is mood altering. It can provide serenity or an intense adrenaline rush. Each of us has a different reason to get out in nature. No matter what our individual calling is, millions of us make the journey as often as possible. I suppose for...
California’s National Parks

California’s National Parks

If you are wandering in The Golden State and looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, you don’t have to look too far to find some of the nation’s most treasured landscapes and natural wonders. California is rich with land that has been set aside, protected, and...