If you only have 5 days to visit Alaska, head to the Kenai Peninsula. Less than 2 hours from Anchorage, it has everything Alaska is known for in a relatively compact area. Day 1 – Cooper Landing Pick up your rental car and hit the road! The drive from Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula is stunning, and you’ll have a good chance of spotting wildlife on the drive. Look for Dall Sheep on the cliffs of Turnagain Arm, and Beluga…
My Yellowstone Packing List will give you all the important things to need to bring to have an epic trip. Clothes One word: LAYERS Hiking boots or good walking shoes. Not having good shoes ruins trips – make sure you have good shoes T-shirts Long sleeve shirts Sweaters/sweatshirts Pants. I like these from prAna. Hiking in jeans is not for me, even for a short time, so I always opt for some more lightweight and breathable bottoms Warm jacket Rain…
Thinking about a trip to Grand Teton National Park and need help with your itinerary? Grand Teton National Park is Yellowstone’s less famous southern neighbor, but it is no less impressive. Due to limited time off work, we visited Grand Teton NP on a separate trip from Yellowstone, but you can easily visit both on your trip if time allows. Check out my Yellowstone itinerary here. Grand Teton National Park is the only National Park with an airport inside the…
Yes, you 100% need binoculars to have the best wildlife viewing experience! Whether you’re going on a safari, visiting a National Park, or just want to check out birds on your hikes, here are the best binoculars that will make your experience so. much. better. Best bang for the price (and size is less of a consideration)Nikon Prostaff 7S If a compact size and low weight are the biggest priorities (these are great for hiking)Nikon Trailblazer 8×25 If size is…
See day by day sights and where to stay for your 4 day itinerary in Yellowstone Or see the full itinerary post! Official park maps can be found on the NPS site.
Yellowstone should absolutely be on your bucket list, if it isn’t already! It is one of the most unique places in the country, if not the world, and spending even a few days there will deepen your appreciation of nature’s wonders. Use this 4 day itinerary to get the most out of your time in Yellowstone. A few years ago, we visited Yellowstone and were blown away by the diversity of landscapes and geological features, and of course, all of…