Don’t Miss Exit 40 Off of I-15
If you're driving through Southern Utah on Interstate 15 (Exit 40) and don't have time to visit Zion National Park, although you should now by now how this travel logger feels about that! - but I digress- you should definitely make the quick drive back into Kolob...
Jurassic Landscape in Redwoods National & State Park
The Klamath River flows into the Pacific Ocean in Redwoods National & State Parks. Although it's best known for some of the tallest trees in the world there is much to experience here along the northern coast of California. A wide range...
Glacier National Park is Aptly Named The Crown Of The Continent
Really?!?! Glacier National Park is rightfully named as the Crown Of The Continent. You cannot take a bad picture here. Everywhere you look, the jagged peaks and peaceful valleys unfold before you. Rising from the shores of Swiftcurrent...
The Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park have a Rich History
The Carriage Roads in Acadia National Park were the brainchild of industrialist & philanthropist (and landscape design enthusiast) John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Built in the early part of the last century, the roads and bridges are for the...
Reflections of Yesterday’s Yosemite
Yosemite NPS provides unlimited possibilities for photo ops! Mirror Lake is a favorite. You have to catch it at the right time of the year though because this area will completely dry up at times and turn into Mirror Meadow. There is a great trail that...
Roughing It in Yosemite National Park
If you tire of the campfire meal while visiting Yosemite NPS you are in luck. The dining room at the Ahwanhee Hotel is hands down the crown jewel of dining rooms across all of the National Park Lodges, and I dare say, in the world. Its dramatic cathedral...
Cape Cod’s Beaches are Just the Start
The Cape Cod National Seashore was established in August of 1961 by JFK. This set aside and protected a large portion of Cape Cod for environmental and recreational use. Its pristine beaches, beautiful nature trails and historic sites are a...
Sequoia: Big Trees and Big Surprises
Sequoia National Park is known for the Giant Forest and beautiful granite cliffs, yet there is much to be seen below ground as well. Crystal Cave is an amazing space where the water has polished the marble surfaces and the different stalagmites and stalactites form...
Why Everyone Should go to South Dakota
Gutzon Borglum's iconic Mount Rushmore is truly more remarkable in person than you'd imagine. The skill, artistry, and acrobatics that were used to create these gigantic images is amazing. From May through September the evening lighting ceremony is a must...
The Unexpected Adventures of Glacier National Park
Glacier NPS is teeming with #wildlife. These Mountain Goats joined us as we hiked the Highline Trail from Logan Pass. They are great company as you wander. Get out and Find Your Park.
The Wonders of Yosemite National Park
The National Parks are a great gift. They inspire you, they #relax you, they #ground you, and they reenergize you. Subjectively, of course, Yosemite is hard to beat. The incredible granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley make for some of the best...
Acadia National Park – More than Meets the Eye
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park you get a real sense of the many islands that dot the coastline of Maine and all of New England. Acadia NPS was the first National Park on the East Coast and is a great place wander. So much to...
Welcome to Wandering But Not Lost!
Coming soon ... travel insight with a twist - the things you may normally walk right by but would greatly enhance your visit. From the serenity of our National Parks to the electricity of metros like NYC, Seattle, San Francisco and beyond....