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Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National Park is a friggin’ wonderland.

Here’s the deal: If you are really into national parks and great hikes, Acadia deserves a spot at or near the top of your list. No doubt about it.

But believe it or not, there are at least 145 trails that you could explore in that national park alone. 145 trails! (Incredible what natural wonders we have at our fingertips in this country.)

Check out 3 of Acadia's incredible hikes:
https://trekkn.co/3-acadia-national-park-hikes-cant-miss/


Ocean Path Trailhead

When we arrived on a very foggy evening to the Ocean Path Trailhead, we were mesmerized by the mystique that the fog cast over the landscape.

The entire trail is a total of 3.9 miles out and back, but you can do any size section of it that suits you and I guarantee you will get everything you bargained for and more.

 Read more about the Ocean Path Trail and other hikes in Acadia National Park at https://trekkn.co/3-acadia-national-park-hikes-cant-miss/

Precipice Trail

The Precipice Trail is not for the faint of heart even though it is only 1.4 miles round trip, and it is not recommended for young children. There are signs warning of serious injury and death as a possibility on this trek so be sure you are ready to go all in on this one.

Important Note: This trail is normally closed from Mar 15 to Aug 15 due to peregrine falcon nesting in the area. Check the trail status before heading out.
 
Read more about the Precipice Trail and other hikes in Acadia National Park at https://trekkn.co/3-acadia-national-park-hikes-cant-miss/

Great Head

Jumping off from Sand Beach, a very popular spot for park lovers, the Great Head Trail Loop is a moderate excursion that totals 1.6 miles if you complete the entire thing. 

Great vantage points of the cliffs and ocean and plenty of opportunities to scamper around on the coastal rocks and get great photos of tide pools, crashing waves and even sea life.

Read more about the Great Head Loop Trail and other hikes in Acadia National Park at https://trekkn.co/3-acadia-national-park-hikes-cant-miss/

Cape Split Trailhead

The Cape Split hike is about 8 miles in total. It’s relatively flat, with just a few spots with an incline. We stayed at the top of the trail for quite some time soaking in the view, so the entire hike took us about 3 1/2 hours. 

Most websites we research the hike on said it would take a total of five hours. We tend to book it a little faster than the average hiker I guess, so it didn’t take us that long.

Read more about the Cape Split Provincial Park Reserve and Nova Scotia at https://trekkn.co/cape-split-hike-a-must-do-day-hike-in-nova-scotia-canada/

After several weeks getting the hang of this RVing thing (remember, we were complete newbies), we returned to the Austin area for my nephew's wedding which was taking place on June 26, 2017.

This simple park is quiet, clean, off the beaten path and generally just pretty enjoyable. It's still conveniently located to many local amenities (10-15 min drive at most), but still gave us the feeling of escaping a bit. I am sure we will be staying here again when we are back in the area in our RV.

Stop 5 - Berry Springs RV Park -  Georgetown, TX

This smallish RV park a few miles from the home we sold and moved out of was our first stop on our RVing adventure. We stayed here for about a week while we waited for our middle child to graduate from high school in June 2017.

Stop 1 - Our 1st RV Park EVER! - NW Austin KOA Holiday

This is where we lived for about 6 years before selling our house and most of our possessions and hitting the road in our 26-foot travel trailer with our family of five.

Launch Point! Leander, TX

Big Chief RV Resort

After our son's graduation, we headed out of the city for our first "real" camping experience in a scenic location: the shores of Lake Buchanan. We really enjoyed ourselves here and would not hesitate to go back.

Lake Pointe RV Resort & Condos

Our 4th stop of this "maiden voyage" close to home was a great spot on another Texas lake: Canyon Lake. At this stop, we met a father and son in an Airstream BaseCamp trailer and had a good time getting to know them. We also played lots of ping pong in the resort's (very rustic and not cooled) game room on the property.

And after a week, it was time to head back to the Austin area for my nephew's wedding. After that, we would be ready to REALLY launch and actually roll out of Texas heading north into the Rockies!!

Ms. G's RV Park LLC

After the wedding, we hit the road THE NEXT DAY heading north on our way out of Texas and toward the Rocky Mountains! What a thrill this was for all of us. Now we were REALLY entering the full-time RV ilfe.

After a quick stop in Denton, TX at my daughter's college (she had some paperwork to turn in), we continued west on I-20 to the teeny tiny little town of Loraine, TX. This was just a one night stopover on our way to Lubbock, TX. As we drove through the town, it felt more like a ghost town and we were not certain what we were in for. But this tiny little RV park truly and pleasantly surprised us!

The owner met us at the entrance with a handshake and helped get us backed in and situated. Very nice fellow and we were put at ease. An hour or so later, he knocked on our door and delivered a bag of peaches he had grown on his property...which made for an awesome cobbler. Basically, it taught me early on in our travels to not judge things too quickly and leave space to be pleasantly surprised and more connected with good people...in the most unlikely of places.



Lubbock RV Park

Back in 1996, Julie and I got married while living here in Lubbock. Our first kiddo was born here as well, so it has some strong emotional attachments for us. We also still have quite a few friends here, so it was the perfect stop before our exodus from Texas.

One of our Lubbock friends is a great photographer, and he came to the RV park to snap some shots of our whole family as the "newly minted" full-time family. That's the picture we still use on our About page ( https://trekkn.co/about/ ) on the TREKKN website, as a matter of fact. It's also included in the gallery of photos for this stop.

And after some time to catch up with good friends, we headed north and drove out of Texas and into Colorado on June 29, 2017...our 21st anniversary! Yeah, that was a good way to celebrate. :)

After leaving Big Chief, we spent a week here on the banks of the Guadalupe River. This was a very peaceful spot where we enjoyed some walks and plenty of time with our feet in the river. There was a rope swing over the river during our visit that was high enough to make a parent's heart stop...but our boys went for it and had a blast!

Stop 3 - By The River RV Park and Campground - Kerrville, TX

Teeple's IGA Browning

If you want to avoid the "tourist tax" at the convenience store in St. Mary, it might be worth making the trip to the grocery store in Browning to stock up on groceries. 

To read more of our Glacier National Park recommendations, head to our website: https://trekkn.co/glacier-national-park-guide/

Johnson's of St. Mary

The Campground is very conveniently located on the main road leading through town and is also just 3-4 minutes from the park entrance.

Johnson’s offers 82 RV sites and here is a rundown of amenities and highlights:

Full hook-up, water/electric only and “dry camping” RV sites available
Cost: $38-51 per night, depending on site type
Laundry facility on site
Bathrooms and showers on site
Decent cellular signal (Verizon, at least)
Views of St. Mary Lake and the peaks of Glacier that are to die for!
Full-service restaurant (World Famous stuff) on site


To read more about our experience in the park, and our recommendations for Glacier National Park, head to our website: https://trekkn.co/glacier-national-park-guide/

Johnson's Restaurant

Our family has always had a great meal at this restaurant and we have been able to find something for everyone (yes, even the vegetarians…hello garden burger). They have very good portion sizes which make the moderately high prices much more bearable.

To read more about the restaurant and about our Glacier National Park recommendations, head to our website: https://trekkn.co/glacier-national-park-guide/

Heart of Glacier RV Park & Cabins

If you like simple, rustic, very conveniently located and reasonably priced, look no further my friend.

Here’s a quick run-down of the highlights:

Located just 2-3 minutes from St Mary park entrance, grocery store, restaurants, gift shop
Full hook-ups with 50 Amp at all sites
Only about 30 sites in park, so very small
Most sites will accommodate larger RVs and fifth wheels with no problem

To read more of our Glacier National Park recommendations, head to our website: https://trekkn.co/glacier-national-park-guide/



Delicate Arch

For many people, hiking to Delicate Arch is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Arches National Park. Even though Arches National Park hosts over 2,000 arches, Delicate Arch holds a special place in Utah symbology.

If you’re planning a trip to the highly popular Arches National Park, setting aside some time for the hike to Delicate Arch is a must.

The hike is about 3.2 miles roundtrip, so easily doable in a morning or afternoon.

Get more details about the Delicate Arch Trail, including tips for your visit, at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/

Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint

The second easiest way to see Delicate Arch from a distance. The Upper Delicate Arch Viewpoint can be reached by a half mile, moderately steep trail. If you are short on time or aren't able to complete the Delicate Arch Trail, trekking up to the Upper Viewpoint is a great way to get a taste of Delicate Arch.

Read more about Delicate Arch and tips for planning your visit at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/

Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint

The easiest way to see Delicate Arch from a distance. The Lower Delicate Arch Viewpoint is a flat, 50-yard path that is wheelchair accessible.

Enjoy the beauty of Delicate Arch and the surrounding area, without the need to hike 3 miles.

Read more about Delicate Arch with tips to plan your trip at https://trekkn.co/hiking-to-delicate-arch/

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