In the past year that I’ve had my annual National Park pass I’ve hit 24 national parks, monuments and historic sites. Some I’ve spent quite a bit of time exploring, and others have been mere afternoon stops on my way to something else. But the one thing that they all have in common is that […]
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Guide to the National Parks of the United States
I recently purchased, with my girlfriend Amy, the National Geographic sixth edition Guide to National Parks of the United States. I thought it’d be a great companion for the American the Beautiful annual National Parks pass I planned on purchasing this year. There are just so many national parks I plan on visiting this year that […]
A Night at the Kilauea Lodge
I spent a full afternoon hiking at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, traipsing through volcanic craters and into lava tubes. But, I hadn’t eaten much since I left the Shipman House Bed and Breakfast in the morning; I was ravenous and just wanted a hot shower and a good meal. Thankfully the Kilauea Lodge was […]
Spending a Spooky Night at the Stanley Hotel
I tossed and turned all night, but it was no use – I was not going to get a good night’s rest at the Stanley Hotel. As someone later put it to me, I was like a kid on Christmas Eve all full of anticipation. I wanted to have a ghostly experience in my room […]
A Stay at Death Valley’s Panamint Springs Resort
I love staying at different lodges and resorts in national parks. They’re generally Spartan, but fitting for my needs. After all, I’m there to enjoy the beautiful scenery around me, opposed to watching another game on television. Every once in a while, though, I run across a place that is so bad and rundown that […]
A Night at Estes Park’s Tyrol Mountain Inn
I dropped off my bags, took a quick look around, and was happy with my decision: Estes Park’s Tyrol Mountain Inn, although a little dated, looked like a clean and comfortable choice for the night. And to prepare me for a long hike the next morning, I knew that was exactly what I needed. Sadly, […]
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