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 | 27 | Founded | 7 months ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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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...
10 Reasons to Make St. George, Utah Your Next Adventure Destination
There was a day when St. George was known as a place on the way to somewhere else: Vegas, Zion, Salt Lake City. Not anymore. This vibrant town in southeastern Utah has grown up - and is still growing. It’s also a great place for outdoor ent...
A Guide to Yellowstone's Five Entrances (and What Each One Offers)
Most people enter Yellowstone based on whatever travel route makes the most sense for them. Driving in from the east? You’ll probably go through Cody and come in through the east or northeast entrances. Flying into Bozeman? The west and nor...
Cinque Terre: Italy’s Most Dramatic National Park
A view of Vernazza from the Blue Trail in Cinque Terre
US national parks and public lands have been the focus of our travels for more than fifteen years. But a couple of weeks ago, we got the rare chance to revisit one of our favorite plac...
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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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