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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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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White Sands National Park Sledding: A True Bucket List Adventure
Ready to get a little bit crazy? Check out White Sands National Park Sledding. Sledding down the sandhills is a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t want to miss. Kids and adults should all try sledding the dunes at least once. And don’t forget to take in the stunning views of the dunes while you’re out …
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Hiking the Lost Palms Oasis Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
Here’s a guest post from Res Marty about the Lost Palms Oasis Trail in Joshua Tree National Park. As he shared the story of this hike with me, I quickly added it to my wish list. Wow! This trail is a destination hike to an Oasis worth dreaming about. Ladona Surprisingly, you won’t see any …
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Best Time to Visit Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful any time of the year. And anytime you visit, you are sure to fall in love with the park. However, the best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park depends upon what you like to do and see. We will break it down for you by season in this …
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 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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Best Gifts for RV Owners: 80 Gift Ideas for Campers Who Have Everything
We love to camp! But camping means limited space so campers 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 great RV gifts based …
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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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Best Mens Underwear for Hiking – No More Stink and Chafing!
When you pull up next to the campfire, the last thing you want to remember about your hike is the pain you are currently feeling in your groin and thighs from that nasty underwear rub. Often you only think about your hiking underwear after you’re partway through the trail and your sweat-soaked boxer briefs have …
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Best Hiking Underwear for Women: No More Yucky Feeling
Ugh, nothing worse than that nasty, sweaty feeling from damp underwear after hiking all day! And it’s even worse when you’re out on the trail and your panty rubs your inner thighs raw. Or the ultimate backpacking nightmare comes true… you walk for hours with a wedgie. So that begs the question, what is the …
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Best Women’s Hiking Shorts: No More Tugging All Day
Women’s hiking shorts are a breed all of their own. As I started jotting down all the things women like in a pair of shorts for hiking, it quickly became apparent that just any ole’ shorts won’t do. For example, great running shorts lack unique pockets to tuck everything you must have on the trail. …
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9 of the Best Daypacks for Women Who Love to Hike [updated for 2022]
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Have you wondered how to pick the best hiking daypack from the hundreds of choices available? It can be a little confusing and there are so many choices. We’ve done the research for you: from trying out these packs to reading hundreds of reviews to analyzing the manufacturer’s data. There were dozens of packs that …
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Best Men’s Hiking Shorts: True Comfort on the Trail
I’m sure you know guys don’t like thinking about their clothes. When they are on an excursion, they want to reach in their bag, pull out the perfect pair of hiking shorts, and just go. The best men’s hiking shorts are just that: a pair of shorts that perfectly works for their busy day ahead …
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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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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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How To Keep Warm in a Tent: 11 Tips for a Cozy Night of Winter Camping
Gift Ideas for Your Family and Friends
