Following several incredible trips around Yellowstone National Park we’ve seen that it’s actually really important to understand what’s at each of the geyser basins. This guide is all about the Biscuit Basin, a lesser known and pretty awesome geyser area very near Old Faithful. We’re sharing what geysers are at Biscuit Basin, photography tips, and how to add it to your time in Yellowstone National Park. UPDATE: on July 23, 2024 there was a major geothermal eruption at Biscuit Basin. The Black Diamon Pool unexpectedly erupted, spewing hot water, gasses and rocks into the air. Tourists ran from ..read more

For all the times I drove past it I had never stayed at the Seward Windsong Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula until visiting with my family. During our three weeks of exploring Alaska our time in Seward was spent staying here at the Windsong. It was a great homebase for us as we experienced all that Kenai Fjords National Park has to offer. With accommodations in Alaska running the gamut from lacking to luxury, the Seward Windsong Lodge was just the right balance for us. We’ve got all the details of what to expect and how to plan a great visit to Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park. If you have a ..read more

I may be addicted to watching wildlife, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I love getting to see creatures in their natural habitat and safely observe them, photographing their movements and unique characteristics. There is so much wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park that it warrants its own guide and tips for photography in the park. Since I’ve been to the park at least 20 times (probably 30+ in reality) I’ve got some great tips for enjoying the wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park. I’ve hiked and been on many boats, visited with kids and gone on my own. I hope you enjoy the photos an ..read more

I’ve been to Kenai Fjords National Park no fewer than 20 times. It’s in my top five favorite National Parks close behind Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Yellowstone, Glacier NP and Dry Tortugas National Park. Kenai Fjords is wonderfully unique in that much of it is only accessible / viewable from the water, which makes experiencing the park an adventure. With so many visits, including exploring Kenai Fjords National Park (KFNP) with our kids, we’ve got lots of information and tips for making your time at the park awesome, including exploring Seward a bit. If you have any questions about KFNP or planning ..read more

You know we love doing small ship cruises with UnCruise Adventures, and we have another one to share about. The Wilderness Legacy Kids in Nature itinerary out of Juneau, Alaska is a very unique and awesome way to experience Southeast Alaska. Having lived and worked in Alaska, my own experience in the state was always either on the Kenai Peninsula or in the interior. Getting to do a small ship sailing through the Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska was fully brand new to me and such a joy to share with my family.  I’ve got all the details about the UnCruise Kids in Nature itinerary, which ..read more

We’ve been fortunate to get to take the kids to Glacier National Park many times in several seasons. Due to forest fires and weather, we’ve visited when most of the Park was closed and we’ve been when everything is open. Either way, we always have a great time on the eastern side of Glacier National Park in particular. Whether there’s something preventing you from accessing Logan Pass or Polebridge, or if you’re just planning to be based on the east side of Glacier NP, we’ve got lots of suggestions for hikes. It’s amazing how different Glacier National Park is from Yellowstone National Park ..read more

Staying at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta is about as close to staying in a castle as you can get in North America. Sure, there is the Banff Springs Hotel to the north and the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, but as far as a medieval/Nordic castle goes, the Prince of Wales Hotel is the best option. Built in 1927 this wooden, icing covered castle is wonderfully unique and met all of our expectations for staying in this antique gem. We’ve got the full scoop on what to expect from your visit and great ideas for exploring Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. Ha ..read more

We’ve been to Glacier National Park many times and always love it. For this trip, we took a different approach and actually did our Glacier Country vacation all through Glacier Guides Montana Raft and it was awesome! From our hotel to our activities and recreation rentals, all of it was centrally booked, organized and executed. This is the most relaxing way to set up an adventure vacation! As you’re planning your trip to Glacier Country, I highly recommend an approach like this. Working with Glacier Guides Montana Raft to coordinate our days was so easy and we had a great time. If you have an ..read more

Save this two week Peru itinerary for your first trip to this amazing country! We had an unforgettable experience in Peru, from Lima to the Andes to the desert to the Amazon. This Peru itinerary is doable with kids, or just adults, but it all depends on what you want to see most and how much time you have for your Peru trip. For us, we built out this two week Peru itinerary based on the things our kids had researched and told us were most important to them. I’ve got to say, they hit the nail on the head for what us adults were interested in too. Running with their list, I built our whole itin ..read more

I’m excited to share my 5 day Glacier National Park itinerary. I’ve been to Glacier NP and Yellowstone more than any other National Parks, so have 30+ years of experience hiking and exploring this amazingly beautiful place. Having visited with kids (and as a kid) and hiked all over the park on my own, this 5 day Glacier NP plan is perfect for enjoying the best hikes, seeing the most beautiful view, and spotting the most incredible wildlife. If you have any questions about planning a trip or want to tweak this 5 day Glacier National Park itinerary to be longer or shorter, please leave a commen ..read more