Big Sky Montana was on my radar for years. So when a friend's 30th birthday trip to Napa Valley was canceled last summer, I knew exactly where to go instead. With unbelievably gorgeous scenery, proximity to multiple national parks, and an endless number of outdoor (read: naturally socially-distanced) things to do in Big Sky Montana, it was the perfect destination. If you've heard of Big[...]
Have you ever traveled somewhere and fallen way more in love with it than you expected? That was my experience with South Dakota last fall. I suspect it's not just me, though (right?) — South Dakota is unequivocally, if not largely unexpected, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurous souls. I don't want to speak for anyone else, but prior to visiting, when I thought of South[...]
Ahh, the Great American Road Trip. Whether you're road-tripping to several national parks or have no destination in mind at all, there's nothing quite like it. There't the exhilarating freedom of the open road, the small towns that pack a tremendous punch (I'm lookin' at you, Big Sky), the quirky roadside diners, the off-key singalongs, the endless snacks. Road trips certainly aren't ne[...]
Grand Teton was one of my favorite national parks long before I actually visited. There's just something so mesmerizing about those distinctly rugged, craggy peaks. So as soon as I started planning a Bozeman > Big Sky > Yellowstone National Park > Jackson vacation, I knew that Jackson Hole float trips were an absolute must. Don't get me wrong: There are many heavy-hitting natio[...]
Are you a National Parks Annual Pass holder? If not, and you're one of the 327.5 million people who visited a national park last year, you likely spent a substantial amount on admission fees alone. The average cost is $30 per vehicle, but some parks charge more. Keep in mind, that's just for a single park. If you were, say, road-tripping through Utah and taking on the best hikes in Arch[...]
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