The Adventure Blog

We have been to 39 of the 63 US National Parks and to 8 other countries. We love helping others experience them as well. Here is where you’ll find all of our national park resources, including tons of national park tips, the best parks by month along with other resources for the other destinations we’ve been to.

How We Visited 16 National Parks in 2024 While Working Full-Time Jobs

Visiting 16 national parks in a single year might sound impossible while working full-time jobs, but we made it happen in 2024—and you can too! With careful planning, strategic use of paid time off (PTO), and grouping parks near each other, we turned weekends and holidays into epic adventures. Here’s a breakdown of our year and tips to help you maximize your travel time.

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5 Must Do Fall Shenandoah National Park Hikes

In our personal opinion, Shenandoah National Park is at its most beautiful during the Fall season. Most years, peak colors happen in mid to late October. We do recommend visiting Shenandoah National Park on a weekday, if possible, because weekends can get very busy with limited parking along Skyline Drive. Read more to find out what hike we recommend as well as other tips.

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