National Parks and Travels

Sedona National Parks Adventure: Arizona and the Spirit of the Red Rocks

by sprintermom | Oct 19, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans

Earlier this year, our wayfinding carried us through the desert heart of northern Arizona — from the wind-carved mesas of Pipe Spring to the volcanic ridges near Sunset Crater, winding our way toward ...

Lost in the Black Hills (Pahá Sápa): South Dakota's Caves, Monuments, and Sacred Lands

by sprintermom | Aug 31, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans

The Black Hills of South Dakota (Pahá Sápa in Lakota) are a landscape shaped by wind, time, and story. From the winding passageways of Jewel Cave, to the towering granite monuments of Crazy Horse and ...

Alien Adventures in the National Parks: Cosmic Junior Rangers

by sprintermom | Jul 31, 2025 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Vans

Summer brought us on our most out-of-this-world adventure yet: an Alien Junior Ranger journey across the Southwest! From ancient pueblos, mysterious ruins and desert skies, we explored National Parks ...

Springtime Blossoms & Junior Ranger Fun in the National Parks

by sprintermom | May 31, 2025 | Kids and Pets, National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans

Lavender Springtime Blossoms Springtime is always one of the most magical seasons in the National Parks. Blossoms start to open, wildlife is active, and every Junior Ranger badge feels like an adventu...

Great Lakes Junior Ranger Adventure: Exploring the Four Sisters

by sprintermom | Aug 31, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans

Onward bound on our Great Lakes adventure! From Ontario to the heart of the Midwest and into the East, our journey wove together lakeshores, battlefields, historic homes, and memorials — each offering...

Great Lakes Junior Ranger Adventure: The Spirit of Lake Superior

by sprintermom | Jul 31, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans

Spring is a season of awakening in the Great Lakes region. Rivers thaw, forests glow with new green, and the air is alive with birdsong. On this adventure, we traced history, culture, and wilderness a...

From Fossils to Fire: Onward Bound in the Cascade Range

by sprintermom | Jun 30, 2024 | National Parks and Places, Wayfind Kids, Wayfind Vans

Every adventure tells a story, and this one felt like crossing eras of the Earth itself, deep into the Cascade Range. This is where ancient forces shaped the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, from t...

Magic in the National Parks: Zion and Yosemite's Rivaling Grand Rocks

by sprintermom | Mar 12, 2023 | National Parks and Places

If you love stunning, towering monumental rock features, then both Zion and Yosemite National Parks are two of your must-see National Parks. Located in Utah and California, both National Park are fill...

Magic in the National Parks: The Real Enchanted Forests of the American West are in Northern California

by sprintermom | Oct 23, 2022 | Featured, National Parks and Places

Vast forests, stunning waterfalls, alpine temple mountains; the enchanted forests of Northern California invoke a state of wonder. I've talked in previous posts about living off-grid on Mount Shasta a...

Magic in the National Parks: Historical Missions of the Oregon Trail

by sprintermom | Oct 1, 2022 | Featured, National Park Art, National Parks and Places

The missions and forts of the Oregon Trail preserve the memory of the regions' settlement, which are now National Park Service sites. Much of the Oregon Trail is now located in the Pacific Northwest r...

Magic in The National Parks: The Southwest's Natural Wonders

by sprintermom | Jun 24, 2022 | National Park Art, National Parks and Places

I split our journey to the southwest into two categories: historic ruins and the extravagant red rock natural wonders. It's true, the National Parks of the Great American Southwest are bursting with h...

Magic in the National Parks: The Southwest's Historic Ruins

by sprintermom | May 24, 2022 | National Park Art, National Parks and Places

The National Parks of the Great American Southwest are bursting with \"the people of long ago\" historic ruins. Called \"the people of long ago\" by First Nation People, and also termed the Fremont Cultur...