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Thomas Stone National Historic Site Review – Maryland

ByMelissa January 19, 2025

Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Maryland. Day trip from Washington DC – learn about a lesser-known founding father

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One Day Itinerary in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona

ByMelissa January 10, 2025

One day itinerary for visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. Best things to do, scenic drives, hikes and places to stay near Ajo, Arizona

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Visiting All 22 National Park Service Units in Arizona

ByMelissa November 26, 2024

How to visit all 22 National Park Service Units in Arizona. List of NPS sites, maps, photos and guide to visiting Arizona’s National Parks

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Is Tuzigoot National Monument Worth It? A Review

ByMelissa August 25, 2024

Is Tuzigoot National Monument worth visiting? Can you visit Tuzigoot from Sedona? An honest review of Tuzigoot National Monument

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7 Best Things to do in Chiricahua National Monument Arizona

ByMelissa August 13, 2024

7 things to do in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona for one day in Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona. Best things to do, best hikes and sites

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Is Saguaro National Park Worth Visiting?

ByMelissa July 22, 2024

Is Saguaro National Park worth visiting? Which unit of Saguaro National Park is better – East or West? I’ll answer all those questions and more in this Saguaro National Park Guide!

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Complete Guide to Visiting Walnut Canyon National Monument in Arizona

ByMelissa June 23, 2024

Walnut Canyon National Monument – Guide for the first time visitor! Day trip from Flagstaff or Sedona Arizona. What to see and do

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Guide: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Photos & More

ByMelissa June 2, 2024

Guide to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Photos and more! Learn about Hohokam people in National Park Service unit

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Montezuma Castle National Monument + Montezuma Well – Arizona

ByMelissa May 29, 2024

Montezuma Castle National Monument is an historical place in Arizona where you can see an ancient cliff dwelling house…

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Hiking the Blue Mesa Trail – Petrified Forest National Park

ByMelissa April 1, 2022

Guide to hiking the Blue Mesa Trail in Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Is hiking the Blue Mesa trail worth it? Let’s dig in!

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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona

ByMelissa March 24, 2022

Guide to visiting Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument outside of Flagstaff Arizona. Hiking trails, scenic drive and information on this small National Monument for your Arizona road trip

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Hello! Welcome to my travel blog! I'm Melissa and I created this blog to document my travels around the USA and the world. I love visiting National Parks and any unit in the NPS (I eventually want to visit all of them), as well as traveling internationally. I hope you'll find this blog to be a great resource to help you plan your next trip.

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