“Which way to the AT?” He announced himself with a thud as he jumped from the literal mountain of rocks behind me. I was wearing my only pair of floral […]
A Recap of My First 10 National Park Visits
We’re going to take a quick break from national park trip reports, since we’ve hit a milestone—Congaree National Park, which I talked in detail about two weeks ago, was my […]
Congaree National Park Kayaking Fail: A Redemption Story
If you asked me to choose two words that describe my trip to Congaree National Park, I would probably respond with “logistical nightmare.” I tend to be really good at […]
Snorkeling and Paddling in Biscayne National Park
For the final chapter of my big Florida adventure, I didn’t have any idea what to expect. Truth be told, I threw myself into researching Everglades and Dry Tortugas and […]
A Guide to Dry Tortugas National Park
This is real life. All the small moments in my life added up to my feet planted in exactly that spot—the grassy rooftop of mighty Fort Jefferson, a 16 million-plus […]
One Day in Key West
Key West is the beach town I never knew I needed in my life. Part of me is actually kind of sad about it, because it’s too far away to […]
How to See Everglades National Park without Getting on a Boat
I rolled over in my warm cocoon. The stars were still bright over the towering canopy of pines, uninhibited by the thriving city lights somewhere north of me. Even though […]
One Week Itinerary: Florida National Parks Outdoor Adventure
So, I took my own advice. If you follow me on Instagram, you are well aware by now that I am officially working overnights, and getting used to the new […]
How to Choose Where to Go Next
I decided that I’m traveling this year! It sounds silly, so let me explain: I’m always looking for opportunities to do it, but often in the past I have traveled […]
48 Hours in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Once upon a time, I dreamed of a place in the mountains, where I could frolic to my heart’s content…but then I did the Canyon Climbers challenge and realized that […]