Tag: ROAD TRIP

View of Providence Canyon with multicolored cliffs and lush green forest under a cloudy sky.

Aug 19 2026

Providence Canyon State Park: Hiking Trails in Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon

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We’ve cruised past Providence Canyon State Park signs a few times in southwest Georgia on our road trips. We kept saying we’d pull over one...

View from a wooden structure overlooking a wetland with a waterway and lily pads, under a clear blue sky with the sun shining brightly.

Aug 14 2026

Florida

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Guide

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Located a short drive north of Deland, Florida, the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge safeguards more than 21,500 acres of freshwater marshes, swamps, and creek...

Abram Falls: Waterfall cascading over rocks into a pool with lush green foliage.

Aug 12 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Parks, Tennessee

Abrams Falls Hike: Chasing Waterfalls in Cades Cove

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So here is how the Abrams Falls hike actually goes: you park the car, you see a trailhead sign, you think “five miles, that’s nothing”—and...

A serene, clear blue lake bordered by lush green trees on a sunny day. The calm water reflects the vibrant foliage, creating a tranquil scene at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Aug 10 2026

Florida

Our Favorite Florida Springs: The Ultimate Guide to Swimming, Wildlife & Outdoor Adventures

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Florida might be famous for its beaches, but the best Florida springs offer a completely different way to experience the Sunshine State. Sometimes you want...

A scenic view of Cades Cove with a wooden fence, grassy meadow, dense trees, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Aug 07 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Cades Cove Travel Guide: Discover Appalachian History

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We got there before most people had finished their coffee. Honestly, the mist was still hovering over the meadow when we pulled in. You’ve seen...

Entrance to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park with a cannon, informational sign, and path lined by trees.

Aug 05 2026

Florida

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park: Where Civil War History Meets Key West’s Best Beach

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Ask most people what they picture when they think of Key West, and you’ll get the same answers: Duval Street, the sunset crowds at Mallory...

Ultimate South Dakota and North Dakota Road Trip: 15 Unforgettable Stops: A person stands on a rocky ledge, overlooking a vast green landscape with hills and blue skies.

Aug 02 2026

Badlands National Park, National Monuments & Historic Sites, National Parks, North Dakota, South Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Wind Cave National Park

Ultimate South Dakota and North Dakota Road Trip: 15 Unforgettable Stops

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Some road trips are about the destination. This one is about everything in between. We spent eleven days exploring the Dakotas on a South Dakota...

The bridge abutments for the perimeter road from the POW era are visible here where the road crossed Tom’s Run.

Jul 31 2026

Pennsylvania

Camp Michaux Walking Tour: Exploring the Ruins of a WWII POW Camp in PA

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Hidden deep within Michaux State Forest, far from crowds and monuments, lie the quiet ruins of one of Pennsylvania’s most unusual World War II sites....

A view from the deck of a Danger Charters sailboat, showing calm turquoise waters and a small green island in the distance under a bright blue sky. Part of the boat's mast and rigging are visible in the foreground.

Jul 28 2026

Florida

Our Key West Express Ferry Getaway: Is It Better Than Driving?

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We’ve made the drive to Key West before—five-plus hours, one long chain of bridges, and at least one moment of quietly questioning our life choices...

Hello, I'm Wendy, and I started Travel the Parks to document our journeys to the different National Parks across the country. We began sharing our vacations with family and friends. We have expanded it to cover all national park units, state parks, and other destinations we've visited. On our website, we post our travels, tips, and itineraries from all the parks we visit. We also share our love of fishing rivers, lakes and streams. We hope to travel throughout the year now that we have a travel trailer. Every National Park unit sign serves as our signature in a picture. Because of the blog, I hope to make trip planning easier for others.

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Tag: ROAD TRIP

Providence Canyon State Park: Hiking Trails in Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Guide

Abrams Falls Hike: Chasing Waterfalls in Cades Cove

Our Favorite Florida Springs: The Ultimate Guide to Swimming, Wildlife & Outdoor Adventures

Cades Cove Travel Guide: Discover Appalachian History

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park: Where Civil War History Meets Key West’s Best Beach

Ultimate South Dakota and North Dakota Road Trip: 15 Unforgettable Stops

Camp Michaux Walking Tour: Exploring the Ruins of a WWII POW Camp in PA

Our Key West Express Ferry Getaway: Is It Better Than Driving?