Utah is the ultimate playground for outdoor enthusiasts. This Mars-like state is home to five of the most popular National Parks in the country, and I’ve had the absolute pleasure of visiting every one of them. See how they rank (in my opinion) below!
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Ranking Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks
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Small Park Saturday: Assateague Island National Seashore
Designated as a protected National Seashore in 1965, Assateague Island is a premier spot for all of life’s coastal pleasures. From sunbathing by the bay and spotting wild ponies to kayaking and off-roading on beautiful sand dunes, there’s something for every summer agenda on Assateague Island.
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Best Summer Day Trips from Philly
Summer is a great time for new experiences. While Philly is philled with opportunities for summer fun, there’s a lot to be seen, experienced, and eaten beyond the City of Love. Let me introduce you to some of my favorite summer day trips near Philly!
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7 Things to Do in Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the Mighty Five national parks in the state of Utah and is one of the most popular parks in the country with millions of visitors from across the globe each year. This park is not only beautiful but also vast and packed with all kinds of things to do. Check out seven of the best things to do while you’re there in this guide!
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5 National Parks You Need to See This Summer
Summer is one of the most popular times to get out and explore the natural, protected lands that the United States has to offer. In this guide, I’ll introduce you to five other incredible and totally worth-your-time-and-effort national parks to visit this summer!
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Top 10 Things to Do in Key West
Key West, Florida is a magical little city island at the southernmost tip of the continental United States. While the island itself is only roughly 8 square miles, you could never be bored here with so many things to see and do.
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National Park Spotlight: Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the continental United States. It’s so remote, in fact, that in order to access this national park, you’ll need to take a seaplane, chartered boat, or ferry 70 miles west of the Key West. In this national park spotlight, I want to show you why this tiny, little national park in the middle of the Gulf matters so much and why making the trip is so worth it.
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5 Places You Need to Add to Your Cross-Country Road Trip Right Now
There’s nothing quite like a cross-country road trip. Seeing a new incredible place everyday is an experience unlike any other that you’ll have in your life. Having been on a handful of road trips myself, I can tell you that there are several places that you need to add to your next cross-country road trip--but we’ll start with these five!
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5 National Parks That are Just as Grand as the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is arguably the most popular and most notable national park in America. And while it is incredible, unique, and something you’ll want to see at least once in your life, there are many other national parks around the country that are just as grand. Read ahead to learn more about Olympic National Park, Arches National Park, Acadia National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park!
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National Park Spotlight: Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument is the most southwestern nationally protected area in the country. Though it’s small and somewhat out of the way, it offers views of the San Diego Bay and some incredible hiking experiences that you won’t find anywhere else.
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