Cape Lookout National Seashore
Cape Lookout National Seashore stretches along the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, protecting 56 miles of underdeveloped barrier islands. It feels wonderfully remote where ocean, dunes and marsh create a landscape that moves with the wind and tide.
The seashore was authorized by Congress in 1966 and officially established in 1976, preserving the fragile barrier island system from development. Its protection ensures that this stretch of coastline remains largely untouched, offering a glimpse of what the Atlantic shore once looked like before resort communities reshaped so much of it.
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Biscayne National Park
Just south of Miami’s skyline lies a park that is nearly entirely water. Biscayne National Park was established in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter to protect one of the most fragile ecosystems in the country: mangrove shorelines, seagrass beds, coral reefs and the northernmost keys of the Florida Reef Tract. Nearly 95% of the park is […]
Cumberland Island National Seashore
A visit to Cumberland Island National Seashore requires a bit of planning, but the effort is well worth it. Located off the coast of Georgia, the island is accessible only by boat, helping preserve the undeveloped character that makes it one of the most unique places in the National Park System. Arriving by ferry feels like stepping […]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is another special national park, one that holds some of my fondest memories. It was here that Marty and I traveled for our first honeymoon, after our student wedding while still at Life University. I have visited again since then, but it is that first trip, exploring this beautiful area […]
