see these national parks near Sacramento

Today I’m continuing my series of National Parks near major cities. My hope is that people that don’t live near a variety of National Parks like we do will be able to easily plan a trip to explore one of our beautiful National Parks! Today I’ll be sharing 5 National Parks near Sacramento–they’re all less… Continue reading see these national parks near Sacramento

see these National Parks close to Los Angeles

Today is the third post in my series of National Parks near major cities. I started this series because I’ve had so many people tell me over the years that they wish they lived closer to National Parks. Or they wish it was easier for them to visit. Although not everyone can live in a… Continue reading see these National Parks close to Los Angeles

see these National Parks close to Phoenix

I’m back with the second installment of my blog series about National Parks near major cities. With fall weather fast approaching this is the ideal time to plan a visit to some of our desert National Parks! These are also great places to visit in the winter and crowds are often lower than the busy… Continue reading see these National Parks close to Phoenix

travel budget tips with Get Away Today

You’ve probably figured out by now that our family loves to travel. Did you know we like saving money more though? Well, at least my husband does, wink wink. When we’re planning our adventures we’re always trying to do it as economically as possible. Traveling as a family of eight can really add up! Today… Continue reading travel budget tips with Get Away Today

see these National Parks close to Las Vegas

I’ve realized something recently–that is that my family is incredibly lucky. We live within driving distance to several National Parks and beautiful natural wonders. However, I know for lots of people that’s not the case. I was talking to my husband about how it’s so easy for us to a take a weekend trip to… Continue reading see these National Parks close to Las Vegas