Stories about North America

    • Top Five Must Do U.S. National Parks

    It’s hard for me to make a list of just the top National Parks because I love them all so much. However, I do have some that are quite special and I’ll explain why here:  Wrangell St Elias Yellowstone Olympic …

    Paradise On Pennies Backpacking into the Wild Aslek Valley Kluane
    North America

    Kluane is one of the few wild places we have left in North America. It boasts the tallest mountain in Canada, one of the largest ice fields, and tons of wildlife (including Grizzlies & Wolves).  The road to Alsek is …

    Paradise On Pennies Hidden Gems in National Parks – SW
    Colorado

    Our national parks include some incredible scenery – some of which should not be missed in a lifetime. However, there’s also constraints to seeing these wonders – time, cost, pet policies, crowds, etc. We have traveled in and around these …

    Paradise On Pennies Camping in Forest Hideaways 
    California

    We woke up in the National Forest in northwest California. We drive down the road and decided to explore yet another forest road in this area, since it seemed like a great place to find campsites and quiet forest getaways. …

    Paradise On Pennies Playing in the Pacific NW
    Colorado

    Today we headed out of the forests of Northwest California, a region that is a neat mix of evergreens and an almost tropical-like vegetation. It’s also way more isolated that the rest of California & a fun place to camp.  …

    Paradise On Pennies Amazed at the Beauty of Bryce 
    North America

    We were pleasantly surprised to find that Bryce Canyon National Park and surrounding regions are absolutely stunning.  The park itself is a must see and a great place to hike. The Fairyland trail is an 8 mile loop – highly …