Miles with McConkey Travel Blog
WEBScott and Julie McConkey. After 30 years, Scott and Julie McConkey left the corporate world for a life of travel and adventure. What started as a gap year became a second act, and they are now full-time travel bloggers! LEARN MORE.
1 Day in Yosemite National Park: Trails, Views, and Memories
WEB1 day ago · Yosemite National Park is America’s third-oldest and one of its most iconic national parks, featuring towering granite cliffs and plunging waterfalls. It has been on our travel wish list for some time. So, Julie and I were thrilled when Visit Yosemite Madera County invited us to explore the area and the park.
How To Visit Mount Rushmore: What You Need To Know
WEBJan 13, 2024 · Photo credit: Miles with McConkey. Many guests end their Mount Rushmore visit at the Grand View Terrace. We suggest you hike the Presidential Trail. It leads upward to the mountain’s base for a closer perspective of the main attraction. You will navigate 425 stairs along the relatively easy 0.6-mile hike.
Tried and True Budget-friendly Gifts for Travel Lovers
WEB14 hours ago · Birding field guide. Photo credit: 4thebirds via Deposit Photos. A birding field guide is a perfect gift for those who hike and seek nature’s solitude. You can easily stow the handy reference in your daypack. The field guide is an excellent tool since Julie and I …
Our Year in Review, One to Remember - Miles with McConkey
WEBMiles: 16,220. The name Miles with McConkey represents more than just the literal miles traveled. It is about the journey, the things we learn along the way, the physical miles, and life’s milestones. It would be remiss of me not to report our actual miles traveled. Julie and I logged 16,220 miles in 2023.
U.S. National Parks - Miles with McConkey
WEBAre you looking for information on U.S. national parks? Check out our travel guides for tips and essential information based on our experiences.
Travel Archives - Miles with McConkey
WEBPosts under this category include travel news and travel destinations. You can find travel guides based on destination. All things travel.
Alaska - Miles with McConkey
WEBAlaska travel guide. We provide travel guides, tips, and information for Alaska destinations to help you plan your vacation.
12 Fun & Easy Hikes in Shenandoah National Park - Miles with …
WEB1 day ago · At Rockfish Gap, Skyline Drive fuses with the equally famous Blue Ridge Parkway. It spans 469 miles, connecting Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Both drives offer alluring scenery and many places to explore. We will list our easy hikes in Shenandoah National Park from north to …
Cruise Guides - Miles with McConkey
WEBWe visited Europe for the first time during our recent Princess British Isles cruise. What was the cruise like? We share the good, bad, and ugly details.