Waco Mammoth National Monument: What to See & Know
Author: roamandrefine
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Waco Mammoth National Monument preserves the remains of a Columbian mammoth nursery herd that lived roughly 68,000 years ago. Visitors can see fossils still in the ground where they were discovered, making this one of the most unique National Park Service sites in Texas. We visited in November of 2025. This guide covers tours, fees,…
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You worked hard for that meat. Early mornings, long sits, miles of pack-out, lottery tag wins, and then what? Too often, wild game gets buried at the bottom of a chest freezer, forgotten until it’s freezer-burned and past its prime. A disorganized freezer wastes more than just high quality protein: it wastes money, effort, and…
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Visit one of Florida’s most historic springs with a legendary canoe run, resident American eels, and a CCC mill house that’s been here since 1935. This guide will cover everything you need to know before you go. Quick Facts Overview Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and most talked about recreation areas in Florida,…
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This is the Ocala National Forest destination for blue crabs, mineral water, and springs hopping. We visit often, most recently in June 2026. Our verdict: Salt Springs is one of Florida’s most unique springs thanks to its mineral-rich water, blue crabs, excellent snorkeling, and proximity to Silver Glen, Alexander, and Juniper Springs. We recommend it…
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Fort Sumter is one of the most historically significant sites in the United States and one of the most popular National Park Service destinations in South Carolina. Few National Park Sites are as jampacked with history as this one is, with the backdrop of a beautiful east coast harbor. We did both forts at Fort…
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Congaree National Park is a national park experience that feels like the opposite of Yellowstone and Yosemite. We visited this floodplain in August of 2025 during the peak of the heat and mosquito season and had a great time. This complete guide will share everything you need to know to make the most of one…
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Florida has more first-magnitude springs than anywhere else on Earth, yet most Floridians only visit one or two their entire lives. Springsmaxxing is our solution. Springsmaxxing (noun): The practice of systematically exploring Florida’s freshwater springs by visiting new springs throughout the year while developing a deeper appreciation for the state’s unique aquifer, wildlife, and waterways.…
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If you own a home in Florida or anywhere across the South, you already know that the lawn never really quits. While your friends and cousins park their mowers in October and forget about them until April, you’re out there in December, still mowing. This year-round growing season changes the math on one of life’s…
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From the Pacific Coast to the Tallest Trees on Earth Southern California surprised us. On this 5-day trip we visited two national parks, a national monument, two national forests, two caves, went whitewater rafting, and went to a grocery store that charged $15 for orange juice. Here’s how we did it in July 2025, along…
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Lincoln, Caves, and a Concrete Wigwam We planned a weekend trip visiting family and extended it to 7 days, granting time to both catch up and see the local NPS sites and Mammoth Cave National Park. Here’s how we balanced family time and national park visits, along with options for similar itineraries based on our…
