November is a time for cooler temperatures, hope for the future, and thankfulness for what we have. That thankfulness should extend to our national parks and the natural beauty and history they ...

Nestled in southern California, Joshua Tree National Park is a strange but beautiful desert world with peculiar-looking rock formations and namesake trees that look like they jumped off the page of a ...

Imagine a land where friendly people don smiles, alluring scenery surrounds you, and you can eat all the rich, creamy cheese curds and tart cherry pie you want. Door County, Wisconsin, offers all this ...

We are Scott and Julie at Miles with McConkey. After nearly 30 years, we took a leap of faith out of the corporate world to enjoy a life of travel and adventure. We hope to inspire you to find ways to ...

We are blessed to have lots of beautiful scenery in the United States. Julie and I are doing our best to see as much of it as possible. Some places are unique but give you the sense that one visit is ...

Montana’s Glacier National Park is a one-of-a-kind experience. Part of the northern Rocky Mountains, the park offers breathtaking scenery, outdoor adventure, and unique natural attractions. If you’re ...

Julie and I have hiked or explored several areas named after the devil. We began to realize that these outings were some of our best experiences. After some thought, we quickly came up with other ...

As a popular element to most Santa stories, reindeer may seem mythical, but visitors can walk through a boreal forest with them in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks is a popular destination where people ...

During our recent trip to California, Julie and I visited three regions comprising four national parks. As you can imagine, I was super excited about this trip. However, one thing completely shocked ...

Julie and I travel a lot, and we enjoy it. Many people have asked about our favorite travel gear. As we discussed this, Julie and I realized that the items we value the most cost very little. Whether ...

Do you want to roam the halls of a prison that once held some of the world’s most dangerous criminals? Would you like to spend time on a mysterious island? Do you enjoy haunting history and natural ...

The Columbia River Gorge, located in the Pacific Northwest, has been carved out by the Columbia River. It is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep in some areas. The gorge is part of the Lewis and ...