American West, California, Camping, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, Lunch, National Parks, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

Family, Historic Sites, History, Midwest, National Parks, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.

Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee, Family, Food, Historic Sites, History, Midwest, Outdoors, Parenting, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

A Day in St. Robert, Missouri

While visiting Fort Leonard Wood, a military base in Missouri, the family visits attractions in the surrounding town of St. Robert, including the quirky 'town' of Uranus, Missouri.

American West, California, Camping, Dinner, Family, Food, Hiking, History, Outdoors, School, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Bridgeport, California

Bridgeport, California is located in the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevadas along U.S. 395. It is an adventurer's paradise, with hot springs, hiking trails, and the possibly haunted Bodie State Historic Park.

Dinner, Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Hiking, Historic Sites, Kids, Outdoors, Parenting, pets, Rabbits, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners in Prague

With visits to Stromovka and outings with the bunny, the Cranky Camper family enjoys a slower pace while in Prague, making core memories along the way.