Tag: hiking trails
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The Colors of Fall at the Great Stone Door- Savage Gulf State Park {Tennessee}
It felt like Tennessee was taking its time easing into fall. Even at the end of October, the trees had only just begun to turn—but when they did, it was all at once. Color seemed to burst across the landscape, filling the hills with that familiar mix of wonder and calm that only fall can…
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Exploring Rock Island State Park {Tennessee}
As the weather finally started warming up here in Tennessee, all we could think about was getting back outside and exploring again. For the past few years, we’ve been slowly working our way through Tennessee’s state parks, always looking for a new favorite place. But after recently driving two hours to visit a park that…
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Snowy Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park {Utah}
After our drive through Zion National Park, we continued along the scenic route toward our next stop in Utah’s famous “Mighty 5” national parks. Known as the Utah “High 5,” these five parks are some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States—and Bryce Canyon National Park has always been one of my personal…
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Driving Through Zion National Park {Utah}
Just outside of St. George sits Zion National Park, Utah’s first national park and one of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest. Utah is home to five national parks—often called the “Mighty 5” or Utah’s “High 5”—and Zion is the largest of them all, covering nearly 500,000 acres of canyons, cliffs, rock formations,…
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A Winter Hike at Tallulah Gorge State Park {Georgia}
We ended the year with a short trip to the mountains north of Atlanta, joined by my mom and one of my college friends for a visit to Tallulah Gorge State Park—one of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the state. The park had appeared in several of our favorite travel books over the years,…
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Fall Creek Falls State Park: Waterfall Trails & Colored Leaves {Tennessee}
Over the past few years I’ve worked with international students. One of my favorite ways to share Tennessee with them is by taking them hiking at some of the state parks across the region. It’s one thing to experience Nashville and the well-known cities, but it’s something entirely different to step into the landscapes that…
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Our Camping Curse Continues-Big South Fork National Recreation Area {Tennessee}
Camping and our family have a complicated relationship. We love the idea of camping. We love campfires, hiking trails, sleeping under the stars, and waking up in beautiful places. Unfortunately, camping doesn’t always seem to love us back. Our first camping trip together happened while we were dating and included a visit to the doctor,…
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Hiking the Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Monteverde {Costa Rica}
Our final hike in Monteverde took us into the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, a remarkable preserve protected through the efforts of children from around the world. Between the rainforest trails and the inspiring conservation story, it became one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip.
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Hiking in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve {Costa Rica}
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural destinations. Follow our hike through the reserve, discover the Continental Divide, and learn what to expect before your visit.
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Selvatura Adventure Park: Hanging Bridges, Sloths & Butterflies{Costa Rica}
From walking among the treetops on hanging bridges to meeting rescued sloths and watching butterflies emerge, Selvatura Adventure Park offers one of the best family-friendly ways to experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest.