Key West, FL – This is one of the harder national parks to visit in the lower 48 states (I think Isle Royale in Michigan is harder, I’ll let you know in September). First, you have to get to Key West, which is not close to anything unless you happen to... 
Sanibel, FL – Located across a causeway from Fort Myers, the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel is home to the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge which boasts 6,400 acres of unique wetlands that are home to a wide variety of birds, reptiles, mammals,... 
Everglades, FL – A 15 mile bike ride through an alligator infested trail? Sign me up! Shark Valley is located in the central part of Everglades National Park, about 40 miles west of Miami. The main attraction is either hiking, biking or taking a tram around a 15... 
Grand Junction, CO – Colorado’s 63 mile Grand Mesa Scenic Byway leads through old-growth forests, aspens, meadows and so many lakes you’ll lose track. That’s Grand Mesa in a nutshell. A must-see on the world’s largest flat-topped mountain... 
Idaho Springs, CO- Located a short drive off of Interstate 70, the 14 mile Mount Evans Scenic Byway is the highest paved road in North America. Drive from 8,700 feet at Idaho Springs where you turn off I-70 to 14,130 feet at the summit. Along the route you will pass... 
Grand Junction, CO – We toured the Colorado National Monument in July of 2017 with Mike’s parents. The Colorado National Monument is located just west of Grand Junction off Interstate I-70. It showcases fabulous rock formations carved by the Colorado River... 
