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 | 30 | Founded | 8 months ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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Why the Beartooth Highway Is Our Favorite Scenic Drive in America
One of our favorite scenic drives in the West, we always look forward to experiencing the Beartooth Highway again. We’ll be driving it in a couple of weeks, so we thought this would be the perfect time to give you an overview of this specia...
California Highway 395 Road Trip: Best Stops, Lakes, and Historic Sites in the Eastern Sierra
Mount Whitney
If you’re planning a California road trip, Highway 395 deserves a top spot on your list. Running along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this 150-mile stretch from Bridgeport to Lone Pine is packed with classic...
Our 10 Favorite Things to Do in Zion National Park
Zion National Park drew close to five million visitors last year (2025), which makes it the most visited national park in the West and the second most visited in the entire country, behind only Great Smoky Mountains.
There’s no mystery as...
When Is the Best Time to Visit Glacier National Park?
The short answer is late June to early September. The very best time to visit, in our opinion, is mid-August.
How did we come up with this answer? Well, we had to draw a picture to explain. See below.
Three Key Things to Consider
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Curry Village in Yosemite National Park
After years of talking about it, we finally did it. We stayed a couple of nights at Curry Village in Yosemite National Park. What was our take on the experience? It was a little rustic, surprisingly comfortable, and a lot more fun than we e...
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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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