After a hot summer day full of exploration in Yellowstone National Park, nothing feels better than a swim! Firehole Swimming Area A turnoff for Firehole Canyon Drive can be found on the Grand Loop, just south of Madison and the West Entrance Road. The 2 mile road is one-way and […]
Camping in Yellowstone National Park is mainly first come, first served – like in Grand Teton. We approached from the south and decided to visit Madison Junction Campground near the west entrance first. As we pulled in we saw a sign noting that the campground was full. We booked it […]
After finding our campsite, we were off on our first excursion. We considered wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley or visiting Old Faithful, but after the drive we were ready for a hike so we headed to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. A drive through Canyon Village to the South Rim […]
Wildlife is plentiful and some of it is very easy to spot in Yellowstone National Park. Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley best known for their wildlife watching. If there are bears or wolves to be spotted, they are probably in Lamar or Hayden. As much […]
This post is part of the “Olympic Dreams” series where I try Olympic sports and explore Olympic host cities. Read more Olympic Dreams posts HERE. “Good curling.” “Good curling.” All of the members of our teams said this to each other as we shook hands. We were about to […]
This post is part of the “Olympic Dreams” series where I try Olympic sports and explore Olympic host cities. Read more Olympic Dreams posts HERE. “It’s a really great workout.” That was everyone’s reply when I told them I was going to try cross country skiing for the first […]
Church spires. Barbara Fritchie. The Civil War. These are the most commonly known aspects of Frederick, Maryland. But the small town 50 miles north of Washington, DC also has a flourishing food scene. With over 30 restaurants in the downtown area, knowing what to try can be overwhelming. With a […]
Floyd is a one stoplight town in rural, Blue Ridge Virginia. It’s mainly known for one thing: bluegrass music. The Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree draws curious onlookers, like me, every weekend. While planning my trip to the area I came across The Stone Churches of Reverend Bob […]
On a trip through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks, Grand Teton was probably the park I was the least excited about. I constantly thought, “It’s just a big mountain, right?” Well, technically yes, Grand Teton is a very big mountain. But this 310,000 acre park in Wyoming includes […]
It’s hard to take a bad picture in Grand Teton National Park. While most photos from here are good, fill your Instragram feed with images from the best photo spots in Grand Teton National Park. Mormon Row Historic District The barns and old buildings of Mormon Row are probably the […]
Most hikes don’t start with a boat ride. But a hike in Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park does. Or at least, can. Jenny Lake The hike begins at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center and Trailhead. From here you can walk the 2 mile trail to the west side […]
Camping is the perfect way to unwind after a day of soaking in mountain views while exploring Grand Teton National Park. None of the individual campsites inside the park require or accept advance reservations – which can lead to a nerve wracking first day as you try to find a […]