Tag: national park

Taking A Big Island National Parks Road Trip-Hawaii

Hawaii’s Big Island is a dream for National Park Passport Stampers. One National Park, two National Historical Parks, one National Historic Site, and a National Historic Trail. Five places to explore nature and learn about history. The best way to visit them all is by taking a Big Island National Parks Road Trip.
Visiting Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park-Hawaii

If you enjoy a combination of history, culture, and nature, a visit to Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park should be on your Hawaii National Parks List.
Spending a Full Day at Volcanoes National Park – Hawaii

Cue the Jaws theme. It’s playing in my head as we approach the Nahuku Lava Tube. The group ahead of us exits the tube, but a family of 12 barrels down the path behind us. As their boisterous cries get closer, we realize we have about ten minutes with the lava tube to ourselves. We…
Spending a Half Day at Volcanoes National Park-Hawaii

Hawaii is vast. With six islands to explore and boundless activities, it’s impossible to see it all in one trip. For ambitious National Park stampers, getting a stamp at Hawaii’s Largest National Park is an important goal. But what do you do if you want to see the park but are short on time? Spend…
Staying at The Volcano House Hotel-Volcanoes National Park-Hawaii

Rolling out of bed is a luxury. It’s the best part about staying at the Volcano House hotel in Volcanoes National Park. After donning a t-shirt and hiking pants, I meander down the staircase. It’s early morning, and although the lobby is packed with day visitors from 9 am to 5 pm, at this hour,…
Visiting The John Muir National Historic Site-California

There is a 7-Eleven directly across the street. This is the first thing I notice, as our rental car pulls into the parking lot, at the John Muir National Historic Site. The street also includes a fast food restaurant, a tire store, and several places to grab a cup of coffee. Progress. I’m always grateful…
Touring the WWII SS Red Oak Victory Ship

The Park Ranger and Park volunteer at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park insist that visiting The SS Red Oak Victory ship, is worth the time. The ship is only open to visitors on Sundays, and we are fortunate to be in Richmond, California, on a Sunday. Recognizing how lucky we are,…
Visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site

The headband speaks out to me from my headband holder. Red with white polka dots. Do I dare? I only need an appropriate shirt, and I could do it. Anticipation of visiting Rosie The Riveter National Park Site is high, but the feelings sky-rocket when I realize for the very first time, I can National…
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida

Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters can be rough. We highly recommend taking medicine for seasickness prior to departure. We sell Dramamine pills for $1.00 if you need them.” I brought my own Dramamine. Getting horribly…