The Adventure

8 weeks. 18 National Parks. A Summer of exploring.

2022. the summer of adventure

Sam & Stephanie head west

Early June 2022 we set out WEST on our summer of adventure. The trip was 8 weeks and we hit 18 national parks, plus a few other cool attractions and parks along the way. The trip was filled with new experiences and challenging activities. saw so many amazing sites around the country. It was FOR SURE a summer to remember and a trip of a lifetime.

Explore

All time favorite hikes

  • CASCADE CANYON- GRAND TETON NP
  • DREAM LAKE- RMNP
  • PTARMIGAN Tunnel- GLACIER NP
experience

Most epic moments

  • Sunrise at ARCHES NP
  • DRIVING Trail Ridge Road- RMNP
  • Standing at the top of ANGELS LANDING- ZION NP
learning expriences

issues on the road

  • BLOWN TURBO
  • BLOWN TIRE
  • TREE vs. BUS WINDOW
Moments to remember

Favorite memories

  • Star gazing at WIND CAVE NP
  • Wading the afternoon away in the Virgin River- ZION NP
  • Bison Walking right through camp- TEDDY ROOSEVELT NP

The Adventure Route

The journey started in Leesburg VA (home) and we headed WEST. You can follow along our route and see each national park we explored (with the addition of lower Antelope Canyon (one of our favorite stops) and Mt. Rushmore). And a quick stop in MICHIGAN on the way home. .