Yosemite National Park is one of the most amazing national parks in America and is nestled in northern California. Yosemite is known for its epic hikes including Half Dome, which is a treacherous trail ranked one of the best in all of the USA. But you do not need to hike long or difficult hikes to see some of the…
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite beaches, lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, wildlife abundance…the list goes on and on! These four 1-week Pacific Northwest Road Trip ideas can be explored independently, or they can be combined…
Redwood National and State Parks are truly a Northern California gem. The best hikes in Redwood National Park are about the journey, not the destination. Every walk among these giant redwood trees will bring amazement to your eyes. Even as you walk amongst them, it is hard to fathom how big they truly are and how long they have been…
In general, California is a beautiful and amazing state to visit. And San Diego is no exception. This Southern California city is located on the Pacific Ocean and just 20 minutes north of Tijuana, Mexico. There are a lot of fun activities to do in San Diego, but this 3-day San Diego itinerary is ideal for a long weekend. Disclaimer: This…
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has some of the most interesting cities to visit. You could spend weeks exploring between these two major cities, but most people do not have weeks of vacation time to spare. On this 10-day San Francisco to San Diego road trip, you will get a taste of California’s…
If you drove straight from San Francisco to Las Vegas, it would take you approximately 9 hours which can be accomplished in one, long day. But why rush through California when you can spend 7 days trekking through 4 national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley. This San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip is the ultimate way…
Death Valley is the largest national park in the continental United States at over 3.4 million acres. There is no way you can explore the park in its entirety in 3 days, but you can certainly hit the best of this park during that timeframe. The variety of terrain at Death Valley will blow your mind…snow-capped mountains, painted hills, badlands,…
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. Two weeks is a good amount of time to see several national parks at a slower pace and be able to enjoy other local activities as well. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more,…
Go On a National Park Roadtrip! 12 Incredible 1-Week Itineraries
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. With people having limited vacation time, many travelers want to fit as many destinations as possible into their time away from work. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more, this article gives ample week…
We experienced the best sights on a Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park day trip after our 3 days in Yosemite National Park. The two parks are located roughly an hour east of Fresno in northern California. If you want to take your time and see both parks in their entirety, then you should split this trip into 2 separate…