Growing up, our dogs always came to the beach and on road trips. They even got their own stockings at Christmas. So it makes perfect sense that as an adult, my dogs became my adventure partners. From camping and family hiking to watching sunsets at the beach, everything is better with a dog. However, not every place necessarily welcomes dogs with open arms. People travel with their pups[...]
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[...]
You might be surprised to learn that I didn't get much exposure to Mother Nature as a child. I've always been drawn to the outdoors, but I didn't have many opportunities to experience it until later in life. We definitely weren't the family hiking and exploring national parks. I was born in New York, moved a lot — I lived in four states by the time I was 10 — and had what most would co[...]
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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