Category National Parks

Theodore Roosevelt NP

Itinerary – May 2024 (Approx. 6–7 Hours in the Park) Next Day: Theodore Roosevelt National Park This national park was established as a tribute to President Theodore Roosevelt, who spent considerable time in the Badlands of North Dakota between 1884 and 1886. Following the tragic loss of both his wife and mother on the same… Continue reading

Voyageurs National Park

Itinerary Overview (Approx. 6 Hours) – May 2024 Next Day: Visit to Voyageurs National Park Trails Explored: Note: Boat tours were unavailable during our visit, as they begin mid-June. Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota is distinguished by its vast network of interconnected lakes, with approximately 40% of its area covered by water. The park derives its… Continue reading

Lassen Volcanic NP

Itinerary (About half a day in the park) May 2024 Phoenix to Seattle Road Trip – May 2024 (7 National Parks and Lake Tahoe & Portland sights) Day -6 – Lassen Volcanic NPLake Tahoe to Lassen Volcanic NP Kohm Yah-Mah-Nee Visitor Center Sulphur works from South side Devasted Area Trail 0.3 mile from North side… Continue reading

Grand Canyon NP

Itinerary – May 2024 (About 2 days in the Park including the 2019 visit) Phoenix to Seattle Road Trip – May 2024 (7 National Park and Lake Tahoe & Portland sights) Day -3 – Grand Canyon NP (We had been to Grand Canyon National Park in June 2019, during which we visited Grandview Point, Desert… Continue reading

Saguaro National Park

Itinerary (About half a day at the park) – May 2024 Phoenix to Seattle Road Trip – May 2024 (7 National Parks and Lake Tahoe & Portland sights Day -1 Saguaro National ParkPhoenix to Red Hills Visitor Center, Saguaro NP (about 100 miles) Desert Discovery Trail – 0.4 mile Bajada Scenic Loop Drive  Valley view Trail (0.8… Continue reading