04 May Join us for a virtual hike showcasing North and South Carolina wildflowers
Take a virtual tour with Wandering Rose Travels as we explore wildflowers of North and South Carolina, captured through the lens of Jim Tobalski....
26 Apr Best time to visit Utah’s Zion National Park | Things to do & see
This article provides an overview for visiting Zion National Park while minimizing the hoards that flock to one of our nation's most overcrowded parks....
26 Apr Zion National Park’s iconic hikes: Angels Landing and The Narrows
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13 Apr More than 500 national wildlife refuges open during pandemic
I’m not a biologist, ornithologist, zoologist or any ‘ologist. But I’m a student of nature and fan of our national wildlife refuges. I hope you...
06 Apr Add two Utah state parks to your vacation itinerary
In addition to the Big 5, we strongly encourage you to visit 2 Utah state parks near Zion National Park: Coral Pink Sand Dunes and...
10 Mar North Carolina best wineries list keeps expanding
In a past Wandering Rose Travels article, my wife and I shared our top five favorite North Carolina winery experiences. Here’s the sequel – we’re...
26 Feb Winter hiking in Yellowstone National Park’s Norris Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park is a winter wonderland accessible only by vans with tracks or giant low pressure tires, snowmobiles, cross country skis or on foot....
12 Feb Baby boomers invade Hogwarts and Universal Studios
We are intentionally vacationing at iconic attractions while wecan still survive the plunges, twirls, thrills & cuisine of America’s playgrounds. ...
28 Jan Exploring Florida Everglades National Park by bicycle
The Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park features a 15-mile trail loaded with alligators and birds that attracts bicyclists of all skill levels....
08 Jan Swimming with wild manatees
On a trip to Florida, we sought an opportunity to snorkel with manatees in a wild environment. That led us to Crystal River National Wildlife...