Tag Archives: National Park

Top 10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

We have been fortunate to have been able to visit Yellowstone National Park over a dozen times in the past fifteen years and through those visits we’ve definitely learned some lessons.  It seems that most visitors to the park drive … Continue reading →

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Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Located near Durango, Colorado, are the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. It is a wonderful location to see the remains of the homes of the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived there over a thousand years ago. We have … Continue reading →

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Valley Forge National Historical Park

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Valley Forge National Historical Park preserves an important part of the history of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, the site served as the campsite of the Continental Army commanded by General George Washington. … Continue reading →

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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Located about 30 miles outside the town of Alamosa in Colorado, the Great Sand Dunes are a fascinating feature that has been created by nature over thousands of years. The giant sand dunes sitting at the base of the Sangre … Continue reading →

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Beating the Crowds in Yellowstone National Park

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Yellowstone National Park has such an amazing variety of scenery and wildlife that it is not surprising why people travel from around the world to visit. We have been fortunate enough to go to Yellowstone over a dozen times over the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Fiasco

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

We decided to take advantage of the three-day weekend and go to Boulder Colorado, which is very close to Rocky Mountain National Park.  We often tell people not to travel during busy holidays unless there is a compelling reason to … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of a Road Trip

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

Several years ago, we had taken a road trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and when taking long trips by car, we will often stop at places of interest along the way.  On this particular trip our journey took us … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

We have been fortunate to have been able to visit Yellowstone National Park over a dozen times in the past fifteen years and through those visits we’ve definitely learned some lessons.  It seems that most visitors to the park drive … Continue reading →

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Mixing Work with Pleasure

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

Despite the fact that we both work out of our home, we truly never tire of spending time with one another.  Even after twenty five years of marriage, we prefer to go places together and aren’t the type of couple … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Nostalgia

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

We just returned from Pennsylvania where we were attending the wedding of our son to his wonderful fiancée.  Obviously the point of the trip was to spend time with family and attend the ceremony and reception, but we planned a … Continue reading →

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