Matt and Karen's Travel Notes
Matt and Karen SmithA weekly update from bestselling travel authors Matt and Karen Smith, sharing practical tips, firsthand stories, and inspiring ideas for exploring national parks, scenic drives, and beautiful places across the American West and beyond.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 22 | Founded | 6 months ago | Last Issue | 21 days ago |
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13 Short But Epic Hikes in the U.S. National Parks
Let’s be honest: not everyone wants to live out of a backpack for a week or two. Between work, life, and the overwhelming desire to sleep in a real bed, the “epic” long-distance hike isn’t for everyone.
But here’s a secret you won’t often...
7 Unforgettable Things to Do in Cody, Wyoming and Beyond
Tucked against the eastern edge of the Absaroka Range, Cody and the area around it have a bit of everything that makes a Wyoming road trip worth taking: real Western history, dramatic mountain scenery, abundant wildlife, and easy access to...
10 Reasons You Gotta Visit Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park
Karen walking through the goblins
We drove past Goblin Valley State Park more times than we’d like to admit.
Every time, we were on a mission. Get to the next national park. Stay on schedule. Don’t get distracted.
Thanks for reading Matt...
An Epic Northern California and Southern Oregon National Park Road Trip
If you’ve ever tried to string together multiple national parks into one trip, you know how quickly it can turn into a logistics puzzle. But this loop through Northern California and Southern Oregon? No problem. And you’ll visit a couple of...
Hotdogs to Hiking Boots: National Parks Closest to Each Major League Baseball Stadium
Two of my favorite childhood memories are hiking in the mountains and falling asleep while listening to Kansas City A’s games on a scratchy AM radio. This time of year, those two worlds start to overlap as Major League Baseball kicks off a...
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We’re Matt and Karen Smith, outdoor travelers and authors who share practical, firsthand advice for exploring national parks and public lands.
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