Great American Roadtrip
Great American Roadtrip
Nestled in the Paiute Indians’ sacred lands, Zion National Park, with its rich history and stunning scenery, remains a haven for visitors. In 2024, it is expected to welcome 5 million guests. The park offers camping, biking, swimming, epic hikes, and educational ranger programs, providing unforgettable experiences for all.
The trip from White Sands to Zion National Park included stops at Gila Cliff Dwellings, Catwalk Recreation Area, and Petrified Forest National Park. Highlights were the historic Gila Cliff Dwellings, scenic Catwalk trail, and vibrant petrified trees. Long drives averaged six hours, but stops kept the journey enjoyable for the kids. Stay tuned for Zion!
The journey from Carlsbad Caverns to White Sands passes through scenic Cloudcroft and Lincoln National Forest. Staying in Alamogordo, KOA Journey. Visiting White Sands National Park, they highlight its history, activities, and stunning sunsets. Subsequently, the trip continues to Gila Cliff Dwellings.
The journey from Austin to Carlsbad Caverns was an adventure filled with historical sites, natural wonders, and incredible night skies. Highlights included the Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home, swimming at Balmorhea State Park, hiking in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and exploring Carlsbad Caverns, culminating in an awe-inspiring bat show.
We spent three nights in Austin, Texas, celebrating Lincoln’s birthday on the drive from New Orleans. Activities included exploring McKinney Falls State Park, kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, watching the Congress Street Bridge bat show, a lively camping experience, brunch with friends, and learning Texas history.
Tallahassee for fishing, Gulf Islands National Seashore for a wildlife learning adventure, and New Orleans for a mix of cultural experiences, including Café du Monde, the French Quarter, Bayou Segnette State Park, and various local attractions like jazz performances and historical sites, culminating in a rich, memorable journey.
St Augustine home to Castillo de San Marcos, Fort Matanzas, Anastasia State Park and the Author’s parents!
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Our adventure-packed week in the scenic landscapes of Arkansas for the total solar eclipse.
On their first day in the Everglades, a family sets up camp and enjoys an airboat tour with alligator sightings before learning about alligator wrestling and invasive pythons at Big Cypress and hiking at Kirby Storter. Day two includes Cuban cuisine, a Biscayne boat tour, and learning Sir Lancelot Jones’s story, before illness cuts the trip short.
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is a wonderland for kids. With Cave Tours, Hiking and miles of bike trails this park’s unique ecosystem and history make it a must see!
