IT’S TIME FOR THE ADVENTURE YOU’VE ONLY BEEN DREAMING ABOUT!
Are You Ready for a Walk in the Parks?
Hi! We are Brad and Ladona Stork and we’re here to help you plan a National Park Vacation that most people only dream about.
We just passed the 1/2 way point on our goal to hike and camp in every US National Park. We have explored 34 of the 63 National Parks so far. When we visit a National Park, we don’t just do a drive through with a quick photo shoot. We camp in the park’s campgrounds, hike the trails, talk to the rangers and explore the distant corners.
Here we share our best tips and stories to help you create a trip that is filled with adventure and a lifetime of memories. Just click on the map below to start exploring our amazing National Parks!
Discover Great Ideas for Your National Park Adventure
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Highline Trail Glacier National Park: A Detailed Hiking Guide
We just completed one of Brad’s bucket list hikes: the Highline Trail, Glacier National Park. If it isn’t on your list, add it right now! Here’s what you need to know so you can enjoy the perfect hike on the Highline too. Just a heads up, this is a tough hike. But with a little …
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North Fork Glacier National Park: Guide to Visiting Glacier’s Wild Side
The North Fork area is Glacier National Park’s gateway to a raw wilderness where nature has not been tamed. While you’ll find the most visited parts of the park modernized with paved roads, campgrounds, lodges, and restaurants, North Fork Glacier National Park is untouched. Glacier is one of our favorite National Parks so Brad and …
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Dogs in Glacier National Park: Tips for a Successful Trip with Your Pup
Are dogs allowed in Glacier National Park? If you bring your dog, where are dogs in Glacier National Park welcome and safe? The answer is YES… BUT… Let’s sort out the restrictions and help you plan a trip to Glacier that is fun for both you and your furry best friend. We just returned from …
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Best Mammoth Cave Tour for Families
With so many cave tours to choose from, how do you know which one is best for your family? We break it down in this article with our recommendations for the best Mammoth Cave tour for your family. On the road home from Mammoth Cave National Park, our grandsons were on the phone trying to …
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Bears in Rocky Mountain National Park: Where to See and Things to Know!
Before you go on your vacation, make sure you know what to expect from the bears in Rocky Mountain National Park. Many people’s imaginations are sparked when they consider the possibility of encountering a bear in the wild. Others are worried and concerned about the dangers of meeting a bear. Or, if you are like …
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A West Texas and New Mexico National Park Road Trip: 7 Days 4 Desert Parks
Ready for an epic road trip adventure? We’re excited to share our West Texas and New Mexico National Park Road Trip with you. It is a fantastic week on the road through 4 National Parks. Without a doubt, you’ll want to pack your bags for this adventure. This 7-day itinerary will take you through 4 …
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Our Top Hiking And Camping Product Reviews
With decades of hiking and camping under our belt, we have lots of gear! We don’t always feel like we need the newest and hottest camping and hiking gear when we head outdoors. What we do want is gear that will last us decades.
We want gear that will serve us really well, holding up through a wide variety of conditions. Most of all we value our comfort, which is what the right gear is meant to do. And the product reviews we share reflect that philosophy.
If you value quality over hype, then these product reviews are meant for you.
When it comes to camping we are up for any adventure. We’ve flown to Alaska with just a duffel bag of camping gear and canoed the boundary waters. We do enjoy a luxury trip where we can load the truck with everything but the kitchen sink just as much as a minimalist trip. And everywhere we go includes a lot of hiking and fishing! That means we use the gear we talk about in our reviews.
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Best Merino Wool Base Layer for Women: Stop Freezing on the Trails!
Let’s get real… being active in cold weather when you feel nice and warm is a lot of fun. You can really enjoy everything from building a snowman to skiing the slopes to mountain snowshoeing. But cold weather when you are shivering and frozen to the core really sucks. For women, the difference between comfort …
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Best Camping Gifts for Kids: 40 Super Fun and Functional Ideas!
If you want to encourage your kid’s love of camping, finding the best camping gifts for kids could be the answer to all of your gift-buying troubles. Finding the perfect gift can take time, though. So just for you, we have put together this detailed list of over 40 fun camping gifts for budding young …
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Stocking Stuffers for Hikers and Backpackers: 48 Fun Gift Ideas
There is nothing like the excitement of dumping out your Christmas stocking and exploring all the small treats inside. Yes, even for us grown-ups! In our home, everyone from 1 to 70 gets a filled Christmas stocking. That means Santa needs to find lots of really cool small and inexpensive gift items. To help Santa …
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Best Gifts for RV Owners 2022: 80 Gift Ideas for Campers Who Have Everything
We love to camp! But camping in an RV means limited space so RV owners are pretty picky about what they take on their trips. Finding a gift might seem like a challenge. We’re here with the answer. We found 80 of the best gifts for RV owners that they will love. We selected these …
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Hiking Gifts for Her: 67 Gift Ideas that Inspire Adventure
If you’ve hung out with women who love to hike, even just for a little while, you know that they embrace fun on the trail. Sometimes they get downright silly. It shows in their amazing smiles and their playful photos! At the same time hiking, women take the trail seriously. So when selecting the best …
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Best Tents for Desert Camping: Ultimate Guide to Desert Tents
You’ll be safer and cooler when desert camping in a tent designed for hot sun, strong winds and abrasive sand. We share the best tents for desert camping so you can enjoy your desert adventure. Links may be affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission. On our first desert camping trip, which …
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Best Folding Saw for Camping
Folding saws are so incredibly practical when camping, that it’s hard to imagine not including one in your gear set. We’ll show you the best folding saw for your camping style so you can be prepared for your next adventure. Links may be affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission. The design …
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Hiking Gifts For Him: 72 Things He Secretly Wants and Needs
Surprisingly, it’s very easy to buy hiking gifts for him that he will just love. It’s the nature of men to love outdoor gear and gadgets and hiking gear is the coolest. We’ve created a guide to the best gifts for the hiker in your life, gifts that will help him fill his bucket list …
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Don’t Miss Our Best Tips for Hiking and Camping!
Here’s our best tips for hiking and camping based on our decades of adventure:
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What to Pack For a Day Hike : The Ultimate Hiking Packing List
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49 Camping in The Desert Tips: Camp in the Heat Like a Pro
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Hiking with Children: 35 Tips for the Perfect Hike with Kids
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31 Essential Tips for Hiking with a Puppy: Keeping it Fun and Safe!
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Taking Your Dog Camping for the First Time – All You Need to Know
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Can You Hike in Jeans? The Pros and Cons
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