Often overshadowed by its famous neighbors, Capitol Reef National Park proved to be an unexpected highlight during our Mighty Five in Five Days adventure, complete with geological wonders, a hiking highlight and a new fresh-baked favorite.

Zion National Park is a park of contradictions. It is a stunning, diverse ecosystem that also, often feels like the "Disneyland" of the National Park System. The park is often swarmed with touristy crowds checking off a box, as well as nature lovers competing for a moment of quiet. But even amongst the noise, there’s not doubt you can still find those high-reward moments that bring the desert magic to life.

Winter storm detour leads to unexpectedly exploring Pinnacles National Park and an adventure of stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters.

With the public lands I love to explore coming under threat here are resources to encourage action to defend National Parks and Public Lands

Camping at Great Basin National Park has been at the top of our list, this summer we took on the 10-hour trip in weekend warrior fashion.