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.
One Day, Endless Wonders: Kings Canyon National Park Itinerary
WEB1 day ago · It spans about 50 miles to Roads End in the park. Many travelers consider the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway to start at General Grant Grove within Kings Canyon National Park. It is about 30 miles from Grant Grove to Roads End, but it …
Your Complete Guide to the Gorgeous Watkins Glen State Park
WEBJan 13, 2024 · There are a few essentials when planning a trip to Watkins Glen State Park. Hiking boots – With so many stairs to climb, you need good traction and support. The trail can get slippery from waterfall spray and rain. Bring your hiking shoes or boots. Rain jacket – You get wonderfully close to the waterfalls.
1 Day in Yosemite National Park: Trails, Views, and Memories
WEB4 days 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.
2024 - Miles with McConkey
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Miles with McConkey travel blog. We are Scott and Julie at Miles with McConkey. After nearly 30 years, we took a leap of faith out of the corporate world to enjoy a life of travel and adventure.
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.
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.
Your Complete Guide to Denali National Park and Preserve
WEBJan 13, 2024 · You have an opportunity to see the tallest mountain in North America, untamed wilderness, and unique wildlife all in one place. The park’s star attraction is Denali, a 20,310 feet-high snow-covered mountain. Denali was formerly known as Mount McKinley. The park’s terrain includes tundra, spruce, and glaciers.
26 Wonderful Overlooks on Skyline Drive - Miles with McConkey
WEBJan 13, 2024 · Location: Mile 32.5. Elevation: 2,840 feet. The Tunnel Parking Overlook allows you to gaze over the valley, but the real intent is to provide a safe parking area for visitors to look at Mary’s Rock Tunnel. It is over 600 feet long and the only vehicular tunnel on Skyline Drive.
12 Fun & Easy Hikes in Shenandoah National Park - Miles with …
WEB4 days 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 …