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Zion | Bryce Canyon | Capitol Reef | Canyonlands | Arches

Zion

  • Top 5 Short & Easy Hikes in Zion National Park

    Top 5 Short & Easy Hikes in Zion National Park

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Bryce Canyon

  • 3 Days in Guadalupe Mountains: Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

    3 Days in Guadalupe Mountains: Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

  • Top 7 Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Top 7 Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Capitol Reef

  • South Rim Trail at Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide

    South Rim Trail at Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide

  • 3-Day Big Bend National Park Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

    3-Day Big Bend National Park Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

  • 17 Must-See Attractions in Big Bend National Park

    17 Must-See Attractions in Big Bend National Park

  • The 5 Visitor Centers of Big Bend: What You Need to Know

    The 5 Visitor Centers of Big Bend: What You Need to Know

  • What to Pack for Big Bend: Ultimate Packing Guide

    What to Pack for Big Bend: Ultimate Packing Guide

  • Boquillas, Mexico: The Perfect Half-Day Trip from Big Bend

    Boquillas, Mexico: The Perfect Half-Day Trip from Big Bend

  • Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Big Bend National Park

    Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Big Bend National Park

  • How to Camp in Big Bend National Park: Tent & RV Camping Guide

    How to Camp in Big Bend National Park: Tent & RV Camping Guide

ALL BIG BEND POSTS

Canyonlands

  • 3 Days in Guadalupe Mountains: Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

    3 Days in Guadalupe Mountains: Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

  • Top 7 Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Top 7 Hikes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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Arches

  • South Rim Trail at Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide

    South Rim Trail at Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide

  • 3-Day Big Bend National Park Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

    3-Day Big Bend National Park Itinerary & Ultimate Guide

  • 17 Must-See Attractions in Big Bend National Park

    17 Must-See Attractions in Big Bend National Park

  • The 5 Visitor Centers of Big Bend: What You Need to Know

    The 5 Visitor Centers of Big Bend: What You Need to Know

  • What to Pack for Big Bend: Ultimate Packing Guide

    What to Pack for Big Bend: Ultimate Packing Guide

  • Boquillas, Mexico: The Perfect Half-Day Trip from Big Bend

    Boquillas, Mexico: The Perfect Half-Day Trip from Big Bend

  • Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Big Bend National Park

    Our 9 Favorite Hikes in Big Bend National Park

  • How to Camp in Big Bend National Park: Tent & RV Camping Guide

    How to Camp in Big Bend National Park: Tent & RV Camping Guide

ALL BIG BEND POSTS

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Sometimes it’s not the bucket list but random mo Sometimes it’s not the bucket list but random moments that you’ll remember forever 🐶

After filming our YouTube series on Carlsbad Caverns NP and White Sands NP we had to spend one day in the park and just catch up on work. 

It was a little warm, but randomly running up the sand hills throughout the day was so worth it. 

It’s l moments like these that were so grateful to live and work out of our van. 

Follow @schoandjo for more slices of life as we explore North America. 

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And 2 seconds later, Summit was dirty again 😅 And 2 seconds later, Summit was dirty again 😅

As two East Coasters, deserts are so strange and wonderful. Both barren and full of life. 

We stayed on our first BLM outside of Carlsbad, NM, and we were greeted with something entirely new for us… a dust storm! 

We hadn’t washed Summit since being on the road, but that was the trigger for a deep clean. Coming from boat life, we’d just wash Pivot at various marinas. 

Now we go to car washes! I have to admit, that I was not really looking forward to the chore of washing Summit, but the feeling of a clean home was super worth it. With some good tunes, it was actually pretty fun! 

Follow @schoandjo for more, as we learn more about life on the road on our exploration around North America! 

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We were racing against the clock ⏰ When we firs We were racing against the clock ⏰

When we first stepped into White Sands National Park, we knew we had to get sunset photos, but while almost everywhere in the park is perfect for it, there is a cut-off time. 

You must be out of the park no later than 30 minutes after sunset. 

BUT, since the sun goes over the Mountains earlier than sunset, you have more gorgeous golden light.

Follow @schoandjo as we visit all 63 National Parks. This is park 7/63.

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Don’t Miss this Ranger-Led Tour ‼️ When we Don’t Miss this Ranger-Led Tour ‼️

When we went to Carlsbad Caverns this April, we were shocked to learn they restarted ONE tour. 

If you didn’t know, Carlsbad Caverns lost roughly half its front-facing staff with the NPS cuts. Due to this, they were forced to cancel all their ranger-led tours and just focus on keeping the park running. 

The park service desperately wanted to open a tour to help educate small groups about the park’s history, challenges, and wonders, hoping those people would then share why our parks are so important to keep open. They’ve found a way to stabilize and open one tour.

The King’s Palace tour visits scenic rooms closed to the public, so you’ll visit places very few people can see.

With this being said, every day is different, and as of now, they don’t know in advance if they will be offering the tour, so you’ll have to show up early regardless.

The visitors center opens at 9:00 am, so we sat outside since 8:00 am, ensuring we could get a spot. 

The other people who had heard of the tour started arriving at 8:15, and by 8:30, there was a decent line outside. If you want tickets, arrive by 8:30 am at the latest! 

You don’t need a timed entry as the tour will count for your entry. The tour is $10 USD per person, on top of standard park entry fees. 

The King’s Palace tour starts at 10:30 am, so you’ll need to take the elevator down, and then you’ll have a few minutes to wander before the tour. 

The tour lasts about 1:30 to 2 hours, so come fed and with plenty of time to learn about the Caverns! 

Let us know in the comments if you have any questions or have seen anything different in recent days. Huge kudos to the NPS for navigating these challenging times. 

Follow @schoandjo as we visit all 63 US National Parks, this is park number 7!

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