Our Wander-Filled Life
Travel Blog - Exploring Our World One National Park at a Time
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We are Grant and Bonnie Sinclair, a couple of 40-something teachers with a passion for travel. It doesn't matter what kind: plane, train, boat or our trusty truck and camper. Together, we have been to 19 foreign countries, 45 states and 198 units of the National Park Service since 2009.
A good mid layer, like a fleece pullover, will trap air near your body, allowing your body to heat up the trapped air. Like the shell layer, a good set of pants for winter hiking should keep the wind and water out. For hiking, we will wear a base layer under our pants but rarely wear any sort of mid layer. They aren’t great for super cold temperatures but they work like a champ when you need to keep that bitter wind off your face.
You’ll know you are near a Buc-ee’s when you start seeing billboards with their beaver mascot announcing clean bathrooms, tasty snacks and fuel pumps ahead. Read on for all the things that make Buc-ee’s so much more than just a gas station, convenience store or truck stop. While the fuel stations, bathrooms and shopping are all fantastic at Buc-ee’s, the food options are also some of our favorite. Whether you are looking for clean bathrooms, good food or just a place to stretch your legs, Buc-ee’s makes a great stop on any road trip.
In terms of gearing your kit, let’s talk about your biggest priorities in any emergency situation: water, food, shelter, warmth and health. Since no power generally means no water treatment and no ability to pump water into water towers, having the ability to treat water from other sources is really important. n’t Forget to Restock For a lot of folks, having an emergency kit is kinda like having an insurance policy… I would also recommend a good first aid kit but make sure you let TSA know the kit is in your carry-on before you go through security.
We’ve visited the South Florida national parks in February twice now and that is pretty much the perfect time to visit. While we like mild temperatures and fewer crowds, perhaps our favorite thing about visiting national parks in the winter is simply the snow-covered landscapes. You can easily visit Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve in about 3-4 days. Final Thoughts on National Parks in the Winter Visiting national parks in the winter can be a great vacation.