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  • One Day in Canyonlands National Park Hero
    Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    How to Make the Most of One Day in Canyonlands National Park

    November 25, 2022 / No Comments

    One of the most important human emotions is wonder. You can find it through incredible meals, jaw-dropping art, or admiring epic views. No matter the means, wondrous experiences create an indelible mark in your memory. I had one such experience in Canyonlands National Park, where my breath was taken away by the stunning natural beauty that southwest Utah is so well known for...

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  • Joshua Tree One Day Itinerary
    Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    How to Make the Most of One Day in Joshua Tree National Park

    July 29, 2022 / 6 Comments

    Short on time but keen for adventure? Here's an itinerary for one day in Joshua Tree National Park, from sunrise to sunset and even after!

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    Destination Guides,  National Park Travel

    The 17 Best Kenai Fjords National Park Cruises from Seward (2022)

    June 17, 2022 / 8 Comments

    The sky is clear and the sun creates a million sparkles of light on the face of the ocean. A humpback whale erupts from the shallow waves in a full breach. A glacier cracks loudly making the phrase "white thunder" make sense as a giant piece of ice falls into the water. An otter rides the wake of our boat, holding onto a rock it will use to crack open the clamshell in its other paw for lunch. These are some of the quintessential experiences you can have on a Kenai Fjords National Park cruise...

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  • Death Valley National Park Itinerary Hero
    Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    A Perfect Death Valley National Park Itinerary: 2 or 3 Days Below Sea Level

    May 10, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Can we all agree that our National Parks are really, really great? I mean, if you love National Parks, you already know the story of how they were established, the mission they serve, and have probably visited a few (or many) for yourself. One of my favorite parts about National Parks is how each park is different than the rest – in fact, the National Park Service is very conscientious about having a diverse collection of natural wonders in the locations that earn the coveted title of "National Park"...

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  • One Day in Death Valley Hero
    Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    How to Make the Most of One Day in Death Valley National Park

    May 3, 2022 / No Comments

    When something has "death" in the name, it's not exactly inspiring, right? Actually, no! Two of the most famous places with names like this – the Dead Sea and Death Valley – are actually two of my favorite places to visit. Both have a stark natural beauty that reminds me how fascinating our planet is...

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    National Park Travel

    The 20 Most & Least Visited National Parks in 2021

    February 25, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Curious about which national parks had the greatest (and fewest) number of visitors? Here are the lists – plus other national park facts too, based on some data I crunched!

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  • Two Days in Yosemite Hero
    Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    Two Days in Yosemite: Itinerary for a Short Weekend

    November 6, 2021 / No Comments

    When you think about the National Parks in America, what comes to mind? Learn how to spend two days in Yosemite National Park even when you're short on time.

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  • Hawaii Volcanoes Night Glow
    National Park Travel

    37 Fascinating Facts about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    October 23, 2021 / No Comments

    Planning a visit to Hawaii's Big Island? Here are some fascinating facts about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the one national park on this island.

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  • Alaska National Parks Hero
    Destination Guides,  National Park Travel

    How to Visit the 8 Alaska National Parks (& 9 Other NPS Units)

    October 18, 2021 / 4 Comments

    Want to visit all of the Alaska National Parks? Learn about each one, when to visit, how to get there, what to do, and where to stay. I've also included details on the other National Park units in Alaska.

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Hi! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻


 
I travel with my trusty valise and my husband, Mr. V.

I started this site to share my travel stories and inspiration to help you complete bucket list trips. I’m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! ✌🏻
 
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