I’ve visited Rocky Mountain National Park several times (thanks to an extended travel nursing contract). Several of my visits to the park were in the winter. I may be biased, but I think winter is the most beautiful season in Rocky Mountain National Park (just check out the photos below!). Winter is also less crowded…
My husband and I spent 3 days exploring Olympic National Park when we lived in Portland, Oregon. We loved the natural diversity Olympic offered, and it served as a beautiful introduction to the Pacific Northwest. Follow below for our 3 day Olympic National Park Itinerary as well as some important things you need to know…
Skyline Loop is known as one of the best hikes within Mount Rainier National Park due to its epic views of the mountain. It’s located in the Paradise Corridor of the park (near Ashford, Washington). I visited this park as a day trip from Portland, Oregon. Keep reading for tips and need to know information…
My husband and I visited Crater Lake National Park during our 6 month stay in Portland, Oregon. This unique national park visit was part of a longer roadtrip around Oregon (which you can read about by clicking the link above). We only spent 1 day at Crater Lake, but I felt that this was sufficient…
During my travel nurse contract in Portland, Oregon, I made a point to see the best of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This 5 day roadtrip takes you through some of my favorite parts of Oregon. Here is a snapshot of the roadtrip: If you have more days available for your roadtrip, this Oregon Coast…
If you want a well-rounded guide to Joshua Tree National Park complete with elevated views, a little workout, instagramable rock formations and native desert plants, this one day itinerary is for you. This is the itinerary my husband and I used for our own trip to Joshua Tree when we lived in Palm Springs (If…
Yosemite National Park is considered one of the big 3 among national parks (in addition to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone). It should be on everyone’s don’t miss list for California travel. My husband and I visited the park in spring of 2023. If you can, I highly recommend visiting during the spring as this…