Tag: national parks
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Visiting Caesarea National Park, Tel Megiddo National Park, & Safed {Israel}
Caesarea National Park This morning we boarded our tour bus and made our way up the coast until we reached Caesarea National Park. Originally built sometime between 586 -332BCE, this settlement would later be awarded to King Harrod after the Roman Conquest in 30 BCE. King Harrod would take what was a small settlement and…
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Everglades National Park {Florida}
One of my big regrets from our time in Florida is that we never made it down to the national parks while we were there. Florida has three national parks, all of which are down near the southern tip of the state. I had the opportunity to visit Everglades National Park a few years ago…
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The Story Behind Grand Misadventures
Every blog has a story behind its name, and mine is no exception. The truth is, most of my favorite travel memories aren’t the perfectly smooth, Instagram-ready moments. They’re the ones where things go sideways—where plans unravel, unexpected chaos creeps in, and laughter somehow carries us through. It was one such trip, years ago in…
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White Sands National Park {New Mexico}
Whites Sands is a really interesting place not only because of the beautiful white of the gypsum crystal sand, but because it it entirely surrounded by the White Sands Missile Range. Because of that relationship, the national park could be closed if they are testing missiles. This is one of the country’s newer national parks,…
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Bryce Canyon National Park {Utah}
I’m feeling a little homesick for Utah lately…especially for the national parks. This is a great time of year to visit the parks because it hasn’t gotten too hot yet. My favorite national park of all time is Bryce Canyon National Park. I just can’t get enough of the hoodoos carved out of the red…
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Mount Rainier National Park {Washington}
A few years ago, I took an incredible drive through Mount Rainier National Park. The wild beauty of the mountain, rivers, and wildflowers was so captivating. The main draw of the park is the active volcano of Mount Rainier. This volcano stands at 14,410 feet high. The park also encompasses three rivers that flow through…
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Old Faithful- Yellowstone National Park {Wyoming}
When people think of Yellowstone National Park, the first thought is about seeing the geyser of Old Faithful. Located in the southwest region of the park this geyser has been thrilling visitors since it’s discovery in 1870. This is also the most accessible part of the park that really caters to visitors of any age…
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Arches National Park {Utah}
When people think of Utah, their first thought is of Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. This iconic arch is the largest standing arch in the world. The inner part of the arch reaches 46 feet high and 32 feet wide. You cannot see Delicate Arch from the main road through the park, you have…
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River Styx Trail- Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
After exploring the wonders of the caves, we decided to explore one of the many trails above ground that Mammoth Cave offers. Right off the entrance/exit to the cave is the River Styx Trail. It leads down a gentle path through the trees until you come to a small spring that flows from the cave…
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Historic Cave Tour- Mammoth Cave National Park {Kentucky}
This weekend took us up to the beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park. This is the longest cave system in the world and it has been drawing the curious explorers for over 4,000 years. Established as a national park in 1941, a world heritage site in 1981, and an international biosphere reserve in 1990. Is it…