Things to Do: Cheyenne, Wyoming

It's hard to believe we moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, three years ago. A lot has happened during that time, not the least of which is that we managed to find all kinds of things to do in and around the state capitol as well as in neighboring cities and states. Although it would be impossible …

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Hiking in Great Basin National Park

We concluded the national park portion of our recent road trip through Utah and Nevada by visiting Great Basin National Park. I wasn't familiar with Nevada's Great Basin, which is an area that stretches from California's Sierra Nevada to Utah's Wasatch Mountains. This expansive landscape has very few trees or rivers, lots of wide open …

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Winter Weekend in Zion National Park

Much as we found in Bryce Canyon National Park, February was a great time to experience Zion National Park. We were able to drive our personal vehicle rather than take the mandatory shuttle that runs from spring through fall, we were not held to any reservation system for entry, and while there were more people …

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Winter Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park

After a great couple days exploring Capitol Reef National Park, we headed south on Utah's Route 12 Scenic Byway toward Bryce Canyon National Park. While there were some services closed for winter, it didn't negatively impact our time in the park. In fact, we chose this time of year specifically so we wouldn't have to …

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Hiking in Capitol Reef National Park

Last spring we spent time in Moab, Utah, so we could explore Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. We decided to check out the remaining national parks in Utah this spring via a two-week road trip to explore Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, beginning with the former. When to Visit Capitol Reef National …

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Hiking in Kluane National Park

One of the highlights of our time in Canada's Yukon Territory was exploring Kluane National Park and Reserve. This area is a gem - part of the largest internationally protected area in the world - and we loved hiking by Kathleen Lake. The gorgeous weather also helped make for an incredible day. We arrived in …

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U.S. National Parks: Top Picks from 2021

As we were outlining our 2021 travel plans, especially in the months before we were able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we decided to once again prioritize visiting national parks and other sites where we could spend our time outdoors. This took us to: Joshua Tree National Park (California)Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)Montezuma Castle National …

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