Imagine walking with reindeer in Fairbanks, Alaska. We share the heartwarming tale behind the Fairbanks tourist attraction.

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 ...

Julie and I visited Shenandoah National Park for the first time last fall. We were fortunate to arrive around peak foliage to enjoy the gorgeous scenery along Skyline Drive. However, we wanted to ...

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 ...

When listing national park sites, San Francisco rarely comes up in the discussion. You may be surprised that the northern California city harbors many places managed by the National Park Service (NPS) ...

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 ...

Julie and I realized our dream last fall when we embarked on a scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The route offers breathtaking views and many places to ...

The first time I saw Alaska, I instantly fell in love. Julie and I took an Alaska cruise two years ago and were blown away by the state’s natural beauty, exotic wildlife, and unique adventures. We ...

Picture yourself savoring views of snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, lush forests, herds of grazing caribou, brown bears feeding on wild salmon, and giant, gentle moose munching on spruce.

Nestled between Akron and Cleveland in northern Ohio, the state’s only full-fledged national park turns 24 this October. Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers an assortment of landscapes and ...

Yosemite National Park is America’s third-oldest and one of its most iconic national parks, featuring towering granite cliffs and plunging waterfalls. It has been on our travel wish list for some time ...