Tag: national parks
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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…
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Grotto Falls Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
On our last day in Gatlinburg, we got up really early and made our way into the park for a morning hike. Today we hiked to Grotto Falls and it was incredible. The hike itself is moderately easy. There were lots of log steps set into the mountain side to help make the trail easier…
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Baskins Creek Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
After a day of the shops of the Village and the thrills of Anakeesta, we were ready for another hike in the park to finish off the day. This time we ventured to the Baskins Creek Trail for a short, easy hike through the hundreds of rhododendrons plants that line the trail. What was interesting…
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Laural Falls Trail- Smoky Mountain National Park {Tennessee}
Our first day on our weekend adventure was spent in Smokey Mountain National Park. This is the only national park that does not require an entrance fee so it is easy for any and all to enjoy it whether they are hiking, camping, or just driving through. We decided to make our way up to…
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Yellowstone National Park {Wyoming & Montana}
Ah, Yellowstone…Probably the most well known and most visited national park in the country and for good reason. Yellowstone is a fantastic mix of mountains, plains, waterfalls, geysers, and wildlife. I have been fortunate enough to be to Yellowstone a number of times and I would say that my favorite area of the park is…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park {California}
For a little while there, social media was flooded with everyone posting the first picture with their significant other. Although it’s a little late, I thought I would share me and Brad’s first photo together taken at Lassen Volcanic National Park. On a spontaneous weekend trip we found ourselves in California checking out the national…
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Cave of Wonders National Park {Dominican Republic}
One of the most amazing places to visit while in La Romana is the Cueva de las Maravillas -Cave of Wonders National Park. Cave of Wonders…just the name gives you goosebumps of anticipation! As you enter the park you make your way through the lush green of the island. And then you come to an…
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The Natural Bridge-Arikok National Park {Aruba}
Probably my favorite place in Aruba was the Natural Bridge and the surrounding beach. The bridge was carved from the dark rock by the crashing waves, creating this incredible place to be amid the rock and the water. While Aruba is known for the white sand beach that stretches along the opposite side of the…
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Grand Canyon National Park {Arizona}
The Grand Canyon is nothing short of a geological masterpiece. To see all the layers that have been created over millions of years is amazing. With the canyon stretching approximately 277 miles long, 18 miles across, and over a mile deep- it is no wonder that the immensity and majesty of it makes it one…