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Discover USA Nature
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items Nature must see & do's across the USA. All of the best National& State Parks, and all the gear, tips & tricks you need to visit them!
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Southeast State & National Parks
West Coast State & National Parks
Outdoor Brands Must-Haves
East Coast State & National Parks
Midwest State & National Parks
Southeast State & National Parks
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, is home to the world's largest known cave system. The tours are phenomenal, plan to spend a few hours on one. It is not accessible. Small babies can be worn in carriers. They offer busing to the caves. You...
Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Great Smokey Mountains Nation Park is a forest that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. It is world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life. It is America's most visited national park. We have seen many black bear...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Newest designated National Park has gorgeous views of the gorge, river and 3,030-foot steel arch New River Gorge Bridge. There are several different difficulty trail options. The visitors center is the place to start. It has a cute store, a full w...
National Parks of the Southeast | United Van Lines®
Adventures on the Gorge is the place to stay when you visit New River Gorge National Park. The cabins are phenomenal. The amount of activities that they offer are unfathomable. Whitewater rafting, canopy tours for adults and a smaller one for kids...
Adventures on the Gorge in the New River Gorge in WV
West Coast State & National Parks
Olympic National Park is nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of years of human history, and several distinctly different ecosystems, including glacier-capped mountains, old-growth temperate rain forests, and over 70...
Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Mount Rainier ascends to 14,410 feet above sea level, as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the USA. Be sure to check the forecast, and the visitor's center out! You may want to pack ...
Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Outdoor Brands Must-Haves
We use these in addition to other repellents. I like to layer things when we are outside, and these are perfect. The kids just think they are fun colorful bracelets! They can pull on them a bit and they won't break!
Cliganic 10 Pack Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
This is my favorite day pack that I own. I have used for every trip. It's 18L, it has a cinch top closure, a deep pocket on the inside, a zipper pocket on the outside, and it's made of recycled materials. I love the adjustable check strap and buck...
Cotopaxi 18L Luzon Day Pack
Kavu sling bag favorite day to day bag. It's big enough to hold a change of clothes for a little one, and your usual purse must haves. It leaves you hands free, which is a must when you have kids with you. I love having a bag I can wear that isn't ...
KAVU Rope Sling Pack - Women's - Accessories
I take this every time I go to a concert or anywhere with handbag rules. It is the perfect size for a Samsung android phone along with your ID and cash. I love the heavy duty strap and zipper!
KAVU Go Time Bi-Fold Crossbody Wallet
This is my husband's go to when we only need to take the essentials, but want to get the kids out of the house. It's big enough to fit phone, and keys. He can wear it on his waist, but mostly wears as a sling. Fits him at 6 foot 190, muscular buil...
KAVU Canvas Spectator - Black
The pictures don't do this justice. This is my go to runner pack. The clasp is sturdy. It's flat enough that it doesn't feel bulky or heavy. I love the key hook on the inside of the zipper!
Sunriser Run Belt
Coleman is tried and true. We've had the same tent for 10 years. We love the door, with kids coming in and out of the tent, the last thing you want is a broken zipper! It has rods all the way around, which make it sturdy, and I love the overhang o...
Coleman Montana 6/8 Person Family Camping Tent
This is just the right size! The zipper pouch underneath is so big, in capacity. I love the ability to put a canopy over baby's head! It adjusted to fit both me, and my husband. I'm short and slim, he is tall and muscular, and it fit us both.
besrey Baby Backpack Carrier, Army Green
I cannot tell you how many different "rain coats" I have tried. This is by far the winner! I wear it on the soccer sideline, in downpours, and my clothes are dry. It's warm, but breathable. I LOVE the pockets and that it is vented across your bac...
Women's Downpour Duster
I never leave home without this, when I am with the kids! This cube is the perfect size for us! It fits two outfits perfectly. So no matter what adventures we get into for the day, we're covered! It's sturdy, the zipper is great, and we love that i...
Cubos 2 L Del Dia Travel Cube
East Coast State & National Parks
This is one National Park that we have been to several times. On our way from the Midwest to the East Coast, we always plan a trip here on our way to Washington D.C.! It's sprawling, and beautiful, full of wildflowers and views for days!
Shenandoah National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
A Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles of stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the landscapes of the Appalachian. We have driven this many times on our way from the Midwest to the the southeast. There's no way around it, (kidding) you must d...
Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
If you are in the USA, you should add this to your bucket list. You don't have to be political to appreciate the history of Capitol Hill. Surrounded by museums, all of the statues and regular tourist site seeing suggestions, are all walkable. I su...
Capitol Hill Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Chesapeake Bay area is so serene! We loved our time in this area. Plan ahead for traffic, and bring coolers of food. There are so many protected land areas on the east coast, sometimes you will drive for quite awhile without seeing restaurants.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed (U.S. National Park Service)
A history lesson for us all. Any east coast trip would benefit from a visit here. It is along the Blue Ridge.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Midwest State & National Parks
St. Louis has done a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere in this area of the city! You can buy tickets ahead of time to go to the top of the arch. The old train station downtown area that has been revitalized is a must see/do!
Gateway Arch National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
OH has invested so much into Hocking Hills! They have added an enormous visitor center with large restrooms. Two different wooden walk pathways down the Old Man's Cave. And the area around HH has just boomed in cabins and unique Air BnB's. There a...
Hocking Hills State Park
This is a great lake mid sized lake. The swimming area is well kept, with bathrooms and a small playground. You can drop in with kayaks near by. The campground is a bit away from the lake area, you'll want to bring bikes or drive over from your sp...
Delaware State Park
Buckeye Lake looks drastically different than it did years ago. They have done so much to revitalize it, and the area. It's great for boating. There are cute places to eat and listen to music. Several cute shops. There is only one area for "beac...
Buckeye Lake State Park
Mohican has great trails for running and mountain biking. They are currently working on a visitor's center project, completion is projected to be fall 2025.
Mohican State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources