How to safely visit National Parks during a pandemic? We’ve learned a few lessons in case it’s helpful ?: ?Wear a mask on hikes and walking trails (highly recommend the washable masks from @costco if you sweat a lot) ?When passing people on trails, pull off to the side and face away to provide extra distance ?Don’t forget to wipe phones, camera and sanitize frequently! ?Aim to go during low traffic times (i.e. early mornings, weekdays if possible) ?Bring a few gallons of water in the car so you don’t have to use shared water fountains And always check National Park websites as restrictions are constantly changing. Stay safe everyone! . . . . . . . . . . #therighttoexplore #wherewego #travelnomad #traveltactic #globetravelbook #travelblogger #takemoreadventures #earthcouples #doubleadventures #trekkingcouples #iamatraveler #visitcalifornia #nationalparkgeek #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #explorecalifornia #californiaroadtrip #travelgram #mojavedesert

Up close and personal at the Cholla Cactus Garden ???we listened to a podcast this weekend on @npr about overcoming pandemic fatigue, and one suggestion was getting outside. Getting outside has become important to us in keeping our minds and health right ? . . . . . . . . . . #therighttoexplore #wherewego #travelnomad #traveltactic #globetravelbook #travelblogger #takemoreadventures #earthcouples #doubleadventures #trekkingcouples #iamatraveler #visitcalifornia #nationalparkgeek #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #explorecalifornia #californiaroadtrip #travelgram #mojavedesert #cactus #cactusgarden

Have you been to Joshua Tree National Park before? Despite having visited the Palm Desert area many times, this was our first time venturing to Joshua Tree ??and what an impressive, sprawling place it is! With plenty of trails and unique features just a short walk from the road, it made for an easy place to social distance while still feeling lost in the landscapes of the Mojave desert✌? . . . . . . . . #therighttoexplore #wherewego #travelnomad #traveltactic #globetravelbook #travelblogger #takemoreadventures #earthcouples #doubleadventures #trekkingcouples #iamatraveler #visitcalifornia #nationalparkgeek #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #explorecalifornia #californiaroadtrip #travelgram #mojavedesert

From snow capped mountains to colossal canyon walls, Mother Nature never fails to impress (esp. here at Zion!) ?

A breath of fresh air ? peaceful views and sounds from the Zion National Park Riverwalk trail to the famous Narrows hike. We didn’t get to hike the Narrows due to some toxic algae, so I guess we’ll just have to come back?!

Stress editing photos, drinking lots of coffee and reliving our weekend in Zion while we wait patiently for election results ??

A new month for us always means time to evaluate and set new goals and milestones ? In November our goal is to learn how to use our cameras we’ve been carrying with us on our journey ? can’t wait to share some of our national park adventures (outtakes and all) #sonya6000 #sonynex5r

No space in our luggage for costumes this year ? Happy Halloween from our favorite pumpkin patch in Utah ???

Monday vibes ☕️☕️☕️ we love looking for coffee shops and roasters in any place we visit - @formandfunctioncoffee was one of our favorites! How much coffee is too much coffee? ? . . . . . . . . #formandfunctioncoffee #visitboise #downtownboise #thisisboise #coffee #butfirstcoffee #coffeeculture #coffeetime #coffeeshopcorners #coffeejpg #caffeinecouture #boiseeats #buylocal #supportsmall #supportsmallbusinesses

Just have to say, Utah is UNDERRATED. It’s crazy the variety of scenery we’ve discovered just within driving distance of the city ?