Joshua Tree National Park, CA. March, 2024

National Park Count: 39 NPS Unit 69 Hey there Adventurers! The Sidekick and I embarked on the first trip of 2024 to Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs, CA! The trip actually encompassed this stop, a stop at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a very brief stop at the Mojave National Preserve, a visitContinue reading “Joshua Tree National Park, CA. March, 2024”

Bark Ranger Media!

Hey there Adventurers! I just want to share an important update for the US Bark Rangers of the US National Parks! The Sidekick and I have been interviewed on two podcasts recently featuring the group! I wanted to share this one done by Brad of Changing Roads!  Apple PodcastSpotify If you would like to learn about BradContinue reading “Bark Ranger Media!”

2023 In Review

Hey there Adventurers! As we draw near to the end of the first month of 2024 (already!) it is time for a belated 2023 review! Last year was another jam packed year with several really cool trips! The year started off with my first ever trip to Mexico, tagging along with the Sidekick. Then there was aContinue reading “2023 In Review”

Introducing Bark Ranger Miss Maisy Daisy!

Hey Adventurers, the previous post was in honor of my much missed Bark Ranger Bella. Now, I am very excited to introduce Bark Ranger Miss Maisy Daisy, aka Wiggle Butt, and Wiggle Worm. Bella passed in August. I wasn’t entirely sure I was ready to rescue so soon, but the house was empty and quiet. In mid-OctoberContinue reading “Introducing Bark Ranger Miss Maisy Daisy!”

In Memory

Hey there Adventurers, this is going to be a personal post, which I haven’t done, but I wanted to share and move on. Part of why I was so far behind on posting this fall was because my old girl Bark Ranger Bella started having walking issues back in August, which is also right when IContinue reading “In Memory”

Lassen Volcanic National Park California. July, 2023

National Park Count: 37 Pictured above is Lake Manzanita. Lassen Peak is center and the closer Chaos Crags to the left. Hey there Adventurers! First thing, this will be a very picture heavy post. Feel free to just skim through them and read as you wish! Fresh off the trip the Sidekick and I took to CaliforniaContinue reading “Lassen Volcanic National Park California. July, 2023”

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA, July, 2023

National Park Count: 35,36 (General Sherman pictured above) Hey there Adventurers! Hot on the heels of the Juneau trip, the Sidekick and I embarked on another adventure – this time to California with that fancy Southwest companion pass and free flights! This was a two event trip: a couple national parks before catching an AVPContinue reading “Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, CA, July, 2023”

Glacier Bay National Park, AK June 2023

National Park Count: 34 Hey there adventurers! I am a little behind on my posts! There will (hopefully) be a slew of them coming up! Today I begin with the day trip tour the sidekick and I took to Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska earlier this summer! This marks my 34th National Park andContinue reading “Glacier Bay National Park, AK June 2023”

Pinnacles National Park and Bay Area, CA. Feb 2023

National Park Count: 32NPS Unit Count: 55 Hey there fellow Adventurers! It has been 9 months since I have logged a new National Park! I was able to pull another “Ben Special” National Park visit in February. I am calling the short “go go go” trip in a ridiculously short amount of time, with veryContinue reading “Pinnacles National Park and Bay Area, CA. Feb 2023”

2023: Off to a Tropical Start!

Hey there Adventurers! I am still working on the recount of my latest Alaskan adventure! That one should be up in the next few days (hopefully)! In the meantime here are some updates! Our Bark Ranger page is taking off! We have over 800 dog and national park loving members at this time! If youContinue reading “2023: Off to a Tropical Start!”