Tag: National Treasures
Autumn in Cades Cove – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an intriguing human history that has left its mark on the beautiful land….
Little River Trail at Elkmont – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 10/26/2012
Such a lovely Fall Day for a hike along the Little River at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Horseback Riding in Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/19/2012
If you are looking for a unique, and absolutely unforgettable way to experience Zion National Park, consider doing so on…
Zion Canyon Shuttle Bus – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
We are frequently asked which National Park is our favorite. Out of the larger NPS Units, Zion, is, by far,…
Riverside Walk – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
In Zion National Park, the Riverside Walk offers a pleasant stroll along the Virgin River, as it meanders through jaw-dropping…
Hiking the Weeping Rock Trail – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
Weeping Rock is a lovely trail, with a magnificent destination! It is definitely a trail that I highly recommend to…
The Road to Zion – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/04/2012
From Springdale, along Utah 9, east into the Western Entrance of Zion National Park. It’s Independence Day! No better way…
Elk in the Beaver Meadows – Rocky Mountain National Park – Estes Park, Colorado – 06/30/2012
As you begin the descent from the highest elevations of Alpine Tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park, back to the…
Tundra Snowfield Hike – Rocky Mountain National Park – Grand Lake, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Looking for snow in June? The Rocky Mountains have you covered! If you make it all the way up to…
Alpine Tundra – Rocky Mountain National Park – Grand Lake, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Wow! 11,796 feet above sea level! It’s a whole different world in the higher elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park!…
Entering Rocky Mountain National Park from the Western Side of Trail Ridge Road – Rocky Mountain National Park – Grand Lake, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Coming through Grand Lake, and into the Rocky Mountain National Park, your first Visitor Center is at Kawuneeche. Continuing along…
Continental Divide Trail at Berthoud Pass – Arapaho National Forest – Berthoud Pass, Colorado – 06/30/2012
It is glorious up here, at 11,300 feet of elevation! The trees, the wildlife, the rocks, the plants… The hiking…
Berthoud Pass Along the Continental Divide – Arapaho National Forest – Berthoud Pass, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Deep in the Rocky Mountains, the Continental Divide passes through, effectively separating which rivers ultimately drain to the Atlantic in…
Berthoud Falls Hike – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests – Berthoud Falls, Colorado 06/30/2012
Hopefully you saw the post on Berthoud Falls itself! It truly is stunning! If and when you check out the…
Waterfall Scrambling at Berthoud Falls – Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests – Berthoud Falls, Colorado – 06/30/2012
Located along Highway 40, just north-ish of Empire, Colorado, and only about 8 miles off of Interstate 70, Berthoud Falls…
Junior Rangering on the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/13/2011
Earning a Junior Ranger Badge in the Dry Tortugas was not only an honor because of its uniquely remote location,…
A Few Random Day Three Shots – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/13/2011
After three days on a remote island in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, 70 miles from civilization, my…
Day Two in the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/12/2011
We’ll just group most of Day Two’s Adventures into one post for now, but I might come back later and…
Gone Fishin'! – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/12/2011
Spending our days frolicking in the clear waters and exploring the marinelife was definitely the collectively preferred way to enjoy…
Waking Up in Paradise! – Day Break on the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park- Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/12/2011
Our first night of camping in the books, as we wake to our own peaceful solitude; with calm waters and…
…The Full Moon Shall Rise – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
When all the elements align, you know you are experiencing MAGIC! On top of everything else, the full moon over…
As the Sun Sets in Paradise… – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
Such glorious sunsets in this perfect paradise. Where the sun melts into the Gulf Water Horizon… We find joy. Togetherness….
A Whole Fort to Ourselves! – Fort Jefferson After the Crowds Leave – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
After the ferry boat packs up the Day Visitors and embarks upon its journey back to Key West, campers are…
Camping on the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
Ahhh… A trip to the Dry Tortugas was one of THE top things on my Bucket List for many years…
Snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas – Dry Tortugas National Park, Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
Snorkeling in these perfect, warm, crystalline waters was an experience like no other! The kids had a blast splashing, playing,…
Day One: A Little Exploration – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
We didn’t really get settled into camp until after the ferry boat left the island for the evening with all…
Yankee Freedom Ferry Ride to Fort Jefferson – Dry Tortugas National Park – Dry Tortugas, Florida – 09/11/2011
Exploring the Dry Tortugas National Park spent many years in one of the highest spots on my Bucket List! And…
Key Deer – Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge – Big Pine Key, Florida – 09/09/2011
Although Key Deer live on about 25 different islands in the Florida Keys, they are most heavily concentrated in Big…
Sunset in the Swamp – Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
Gorgeous skies, from pinks and purples, to deep blues, and ultimately blacks… Storm clouds and lightning bolts… And stars… Oh,…
A Day in the Everglades – Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
The Everglades National Park boasts an unimaginable quantity of wildlife! Turkey vultures, black vultures, birds of prey, shore birds, song…
Earning The South Florida Junior Ranger Trifecta – Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center at Everglades National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
If you complete Junior Ranger Badge Programs at Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, and Everglades National Park, you…
Biscayne National Park Junior Rangers – Biscayne National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
Biscayne National Park was #2 out of 3 on our South Florida Trifecta Mission! We had a lot of fun…
Hiking the Trails of Biscayne National Park – Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park – Homestead, Florida – 09/03/2011
While the bulk of resources protected by Biscayne National Park do take a boat to appreciate, such as coral reefs,…
Junior Rangering at Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center – Big Cypress National Preserve – Ochopee, Florida – 09/02/2011
The first park for the South Florida Junior Ranger Trifecta… Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, Florida and beyond. This…
Just Horsin’ Around – Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area – Jamestown, Tennessee – 07/14/2011
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area sees a lot of equestrian-based traffic! There are miles upon miles…
Liberty Bell – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
The Liberty Bell is DEFINITELY one of those absolute American Icons that you HAVE to see at least once in…
Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
Every Philadelphia Adventure starts at the Independence Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park! Here you can catch Museum Exhibits,…
Junior Ranger Pledge Ceremony – Independence Visitor Center – Independence National Historical Site – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 10/11/2010
After a long, fun day of interactive experiences throughout the Historical District of Philadelphia, hanging out with Benjamin Franklin, visiting…
Assateague Wild Horses – Assateague Island National Seashore – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
First things first with this collection of photos, I do like to point out that these horses are WILD. You…
Monarch Butterflies – Assateague Island National Seashore – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
Another magical moment we happened across on this beautiful day, was a large group of Monarch Butterflies nestled in the…
Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague Island State Park – Berlin, Maryland – 10/08/2010
Home of the famous Wild Ponies! The Assateague Wild Horses on the Maryland side, and the Chincoteague Ponies on the…
Lincoln Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
After about 8 years of construction, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922, by President Taft, in honor of President…
National World War II Memorial – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The World War II Memorial in Washington, DC is a beautiful monument honoring the service of over sixteen million members…
Night Time at the White House – President's Park – White House – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
Did you know the President of the United States lives in a National Park? The White House and President’s Park,…
Dusk at the Washington Monument National Monument – National Mall and Memorial Parks – Washington, DC – 10/07/2010
The first stop on our Mid-Atlantic Vacation! The Washington Monument! Just in Time for Nightfall! And some fun in the…
Capitol Reef National Park – Torrey, Utah – 06/07/2010
Cruising the Utah backroads, Utah Highway 12 runs into Utah Highway 24 in Torrey. From here you can head East,…
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument – Escalante, Utah – 06/07/2010
Alas, we must begin the homeward-bound trek back to Tennessee. But, we’re not done yet! Meandering your way through Utah…
Sunset Point – Bryce Canyon National Park – Bryce Canyon, Utah – 06/07/2010
Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the Mighty 5 National Parks of Utah, is a breathtaking expanse of geologic amphitheater,…
Bryce Canyon Tipi Camping! – Bryce Canyon National Park – Bryce Canyon Utah – 06/06/2010
We love all of our adventures, no matter how big or small, but sometimes you do come across something just…
Leaving Zion – Zion National Park – Orderville, Utah – 06/06/2010
And, that’s a wrap, folks! We headed out the Eastern part of Zion National Park, and upwards, on to Bryce…
Junior Ranger Ceremony – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another day of fabulous National Park adventures means another Junior Ranger Badge! Lots of hard work, learning cool things about…
Virgin River Along the Temple of Sinawava and Riverside Walk Trails – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
No matter what adventures we get into while visiting Zion National Park, a day isn’t a day without spending time…
Lower Emerald Pool Along the Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – 06/06/2010
If you are looking for a kid-friendly hike in Zion National Park, there are so many to choose from! Across…
Emerald Pools Trail – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
Another lovely trail in Zion National Park that is great for parents with younger kids is the Emerald Pools Trail….
Visitor Center and Shuttle Bus Ride – Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 06/06/2010
From checking out the Visitor Center exhibits, to taking in the awe-inspiring scenery along the Shuttle Bus Route, our adventures…
Junior Rangering at Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
Ranger Bryan provided such meaningful interaction with the kids, that it was in this moment we decided just how much…
Wukoki Pueblo Ruins – Wupatki National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 06/02/2010
As you leave Sunset Crater, you descend from ancient volcanic lava fields in the San Francisco Mountain Range, into the…
Lava Flow Trail – Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 06/02/2010
Sunset Crater Volcano is the youngest Volcano in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in this area of Arizona. Its last…
Canyon de Chelly National Monument – Chinle, Arizona – 06/01/2010
Canyon de Chelly is the second largest canyon in the state of Arizona. It is a stunning protected area in…
Canaveral National Seashore – Titusville, Florida – 01/18/2010
Canaveral National Seashore is, hands down, our favorite Florida Atlantic Coast Beach. Anytime someone asks for a recommendation, this is…
Cruickshank Trail on the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Titusville, Florida – 1/18/2010
We spent the day hiking with good friends on the Cruikshank Trail along the Blackpoint Wildlife Drive! We saw thousands…
Blackpoint Wildlife Trail – Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Titusville, Florida – 01/18/2010
Click on any photo to learn more about Florida Coastal Birds and Wildlife! You can see so many different species…