There are three National Parks between Minnesota and Idaho. My knowledge comes from the whirlwind trip out to Idaho Falls to get my new van.

My visit to Biscayne NP will live in my memory as not only one of the most amazing days, but also one of the worst, of my life.

If my first post whet your appetite for the Everglades, I can’t wait for you to read part two of my time in this amazing National Park!

There are certain National Parks all American can name – the Everglades is on that list. But not many people can say what it really entails.

Some travel stops have more to do with convenience than a plan. Yet I often find something amazing there. That was Crystal River for me.

I’ve already lost count of the number of State Parks I’ve visited since arriving in Florida. Myakka was on that really stuck out to me.

In December 2021, my family converged on our yearly winter meeting on the sugar-sands of Clearwater Beach for New Year’s.

Manatees. Did that give you a little happy leap in your heart? My first chance to see them was at Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park.

As I was tooling down Florida through Gainesville, I found a surprising stop: The Florida Museum of Natural History.

Devil's Millhopper may not be the most impressive Florida State Park, but it's legend makes it come alive!

I think Florida parks might be a bit annoyed that everyone seems to come to Florida for theme parks & beaches.

list of places I wanted to stop as I headed to Florida (my editor says I’m the only person he’s ever heard say that).

The next stage of my adventure begins, but before I can reach warm weather, I must brave southern Illinois!

Have your eyes said, “I know what that is!” but your brain is like, “I don’t think that's right"? That’s how it felt at White Sands Park.

Aren’t caves so cool? Heading to New Mexico I knew I needed to go to Carlsbad Caverns, because they were some pretty amazing caves.

My final stay in Texas was Davis Mountain State Park. Without a clue about the park or area, I was excited to explore another TX state park.

"Big Bend Ranch State Park is the prettiest drive in Texas,” according to locals. I just had to brave the 'big hill' to see it.

After a first day in Big Bend where I had to shift plans due to a missed turn, day two I made sure I knew exactly where to go.

As I entered Big Bend I could barely keep my eyes on the road as the descending sun & fluffy clouds put the mountains into stark relief.

When people heard I was heading to south Texas, they told me: “you have to go to South Padre Island.” I’m not one to ignore good advice.