Parks We've Visited

We've been to several Minnesota and Wisconsin State Parks, as well as several National Park Services locations. Take a look at the list below. I will be added itineraries and trip reports along the way - so keep checking back!

Whitewater MN State Park

2024

We had fun checking out this new to us MN State Park

National Park Trip 2024

Pipestone, Badlands, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Devil's Tower and Custer SD State Park

Black River State Forest

2023 & 2024

Both times, we camped at East Fork and had fun canoeing

Michigan Trip 2023

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Pinckney Recreation Area

National Park Trip 2023

Indiana Dunes, Great Smoky Mountains, and Gateway Arch National Parks.

Superior Hiking Trail

2022

I went to the Superior Hiking Trail as a high schooler, and a few times since. It was great to go again.

Nerstrand Big Woods

MN State Park

2022

We had a fun weekend here!

Grand Marais

2022

We had a fun weekend revisiting some favorite spots along the Northshore and finding new spots.

Sibley MN State Park 2022

We had a fun weekend with our kids, dogs, and even my brother came for a night!

Utah Mighty 5 2022

We loved our time in Utah even though it was really hot!

Lake Maria MN State Park

2022

I took our oldest on her first backpacking trip.

Maryland & DC Trip

2021

We had a great time visiting family and some National Historic Sites for Christmas 2021.

Big Bay WI State Park

2020, 2021, 2022

We love this state park on Madeline Island in Lake Superior. It has so many amazing spots.

Out West 2021

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Theodore Roosevelt

National Parks.

Jay Cooke MN State Park

2021

Even though we had rain most of the weekend, we still had a blast at this state park.

CO and SD 2020

We visited Rocky Mountain National Park, Crazy Horse, and Mount Rushmore

Willow River WI State Park

2020

We've hiked to the falls so many times. It's fun to see year round.

Banning MN State Park 2020

It's so much fun to check out the ruins of Banning Sandstone Quarry and to see the sandstone rock formations.

California 2017

Huntington Beach, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, San Francisco and Alcatraz

Boundary Waters Canoe Area

2005, 2012, 2015

We love camping in the BWCA and can't wait to go back.

Glacier National Park

2007

I finally made it back to Glacier for my second time and my husband's first time.

Camping Itineraries

I like to plan out itineraries for each trip. This helps us plan how many days we will need at each location, meal plan, and keep track of all of our reservations. Before you leave on your trip - always make sure to share your itinerary with someone who you plan to check in with.