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Essential Guide to the 2025 National Parks Annual Pass

A hand holding the 2023 National Parks Annual Pass at Bryce Canyon

For outdoor enthusiasts, the National Parks Annual Pass, AKA the America the Beautiful Pass, is the holy grail. This guide, written after being annual passholders ourselves for over 10 years, breaks down everything you need to know, including where to get it and how much it costs.

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The Ultimate 1-5 Day Glacier National Park Itinerary in 2025

Grinnell Lake and Glacier, as seen from a hiking trail

This MASSIVE, super detailed Glacier National Park itinerary will help you plan every aspect of your trip from 1-5 days.

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National Parks, Hiking, The Great Outdoors

Aster Falls & Paradise Point: Glacier National Park Hike

A vertical photo of Aster Falls in Glacier National Park, taken from the pool at its base

The hike to Aster Falls and Paradise Point in Glacier's tranquil Two Medicine is family-friendly and absolutely gorgeous, plus serves as a gateway to several other adventures.

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Full Send: How to Experience Yellowstone White Water Rafting

Two groups of people experiencing Yellowstone white water rafting

Yellowstone white water rafting is one of the best things to do near this iconic park. Find out the best time of year, which outfitter to go with, and more!

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2025 Half Dome Lottery Guide | Hike the Epic Cables Route

Half Dome, as seen between a perfect frame of trees

The Half Dome lottery and permit system can be quite confusing, but we've got you covered. We've won permits and hiked the Half Dome cables route, and here, we share everything you need to know.

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12 Best Short & Easy Hikes in Yosemite National Park

A boardwalk trail section of one of the easy hikes in Yosemite Valley, surrounded by fall foliage and waterfalls

With Half Dome, El Capitan, and a section of the PCT, it’s easy to wonder if there are any easy hikes in Yosemite. YES, there are – and some of the easiest lead to the park’s best views! Keep reading to learn about 12 of the best easy, short trails in Yosemite. Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most revered and recognizable landscapes in the entire world. With[...]

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The Great 8: Famous South Dakota Landmarks

Looking for information on visiting 'The Great 8,' the best and most famous South Dakota landmarks? You're in the right place! In this travel guide, we offer up tons of details on each of The Great 8 attractions and how to visit them all. Have you ever traveled somewhere and fallen way more in love with it than you expected? That was our experience with South Dakota. I suspect[...]

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National Parks, Destinations, Hiking

Two Ocean Lake: Uncrowded Easy Hike in the Grand Tetons

Mount Moran framed by trees, as seen from across Two Ocean Lake in Grand Teton National Park

The family-friendly Two Ocean Lake trail is one of the best easy hikes in Grand Teton National Park, with gorgeous scenery, wildlife galore, and (best of all!) no crowds!

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Unique Stays, Destinations, National Parks, Travel

Yellowstone Glamping Tipis: Luxury Lodging Near the Park

An aerial view of the colorful tipis and the surrounding valley and mountains at a Yellowstone glamping resort

One way to make an already bucket list-worthy trip even more memorable is the unique experience of Yellowstone glamping. At Yellowstone Tipis, stay in an authentic canvas tipi with plenty of upscale amenities, just steps from the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park, celebrated for being the world's first national park, is home to stunning landscap[...]

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Wawona Swinging Bridge: Easy Yosemite Hike & Swimming Hole

The Wawona Swinging Bridge in Yosemite National Park, as seen from one end

A rare quiet gem in Yosemite National Park, the Wawona Swinging Bridge spans the south fork of the Merced River, a beloved late-summer swimming hole. Amazingly, both options to reach it require minimal effort. In this guide, we detail exactly how to visit this Yosemite swinging bridge. Much lesser known than Yosemite’s other swinging bridge—the one near Yosemite Falls that hasn[...]

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Hi, I’m Taryn!

I travel extensively, hike kind of a lot, am a champion of the underdog, definitely don't identify as 'indoorsy,' have a serious love affair with glamping, believe life largely revolves around eating and drinking well, and I'm a wannabe photographer. If any of that resonates with you, let's connect!

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I've seen the Blues over a dozen times, but always from land - and honestly, I didn't think it would be much different from a boat. I was wrong!

Fun (maybe not-so-fun, I suppose) fact: my trip to Pensacola was booked MONTHS ago, and my itinerary was verrrrrry different up until the beginning of this month. The govt shutdown meant I couldn't visit Fort Pickens, the Gulf Island National Seashore, and several other spots. It also meant the Blue Angels weren't traveling for air shows, so they practiced at home instead. I would never have seen this, much less from the water, if things were business as usual. When life gives you lemons...

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I've seen the Blues over a dozen times, but always from land - and honestly, I didn't think it would be much different from a boat. I was wrong!

Fun (maybe not-so-fun, I suppose) fact: my trip to Pensacola was booked MONTHS ago, and my itinerary was verrrrrry different up until the beginning of this month. The govt shutdown meant I couldn't visit Fort Pickens, the Gulf Island National Seashore, and several other spots. It also meant the Blue Angels weren't traveling for air shows, so they practiced at home instead. I would never have seen this, much less from the water, if things were business as usual. When life gives you lemons...

Thank you for this unforgettable experience @friskymermaidpb and @visitpensacola !!

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