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Our National Parks family photo
Visiting our national parks has been such a rewarding experience for our family. It combines the challenges of travel, the satisfaction of completing unthinkable adventures, the beauty of our nation's diverse landscapes, and moments we enjoy as a family (largely without technology). So many stories to be retold over and over at another date. It is more than a bucket list, and I wouldn't trade these family experiences for anything. Love.
America the Beautiful
Mount Rushmore NM, South Dakota
Cowboys or Indians? Magestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
I remember approaching the monument viewing area - the closer and closer we got, the more magnificent the sight was. Truly, Mount Rushmore represents Americana at its core.
Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Old Faithful geyser. One of nearly 500 geysers in the park.
I remember the oohs and aahs we all heard as the crowd formed a circle around the geyser. While the geyser is very predictable, the weather is not. Lucky for us we stayed a few nights within walking distance, so we were able to see this geyser go off plenty times.
Grueling Hikes with a View
Glacier NP, Montana
Grinnell Glacier Trail. Elevation gain of 1,600 feet.
I remember our family underestimating this challenge. One-quarter way in, we realized we didn't have enough water. We started rationing our water supply - everyone taking just a sip every now and then. But what an incredible view from the top and the satisfaction of family achievements is second to none!
Grand Canyon NP, Arizona
Bright Angel Trail off the South Rim.
I remember our family hiking down three separate trails down the canyon. Each time, we had to realize that the return hike back up would take a good 3x more effort than down. Going down may have been easier on the muscles, but 100x more crazy - one misstep from disaster. Talk about an adrenaline rush.
Rarely seen Wildlife by Water
Kenai Fjords NP, Alaska
Pod of Orcas at bay
I remember our boat going out from the Fjords - and before long, we were in the open waters with either one or two pods of orcas (killer whales). There were about 20 of them on either side of our vessel - and so close to us. An incredible experience to share with the family.
Seward, Alaska
Bald Eagle perched along the shore
I remember walking along the shores of Seward, AK at about 4:30a before my family woke up. I couldn't believe what I saw. There were at least a dozen bald eagles just perched upon rocks - resting before hunting the waters later that morning.
Rarely seen Wildlife on Land
Custer State Park, South Dakota
Herd of Bison moving along the plains
I remember that Custer State Park rivals all our national parks in its offerings. No wonder, President Coolidge lived in this park for a summer. There was wildlife galore around this park. We came so close to huge bison traveling around and actually fed wild donkeys.
Everglades NP, Florida
Big Cypress nature walk - Alligator alert!
I remember mosquitos! It's a swamp and our family explored the area on a variety of modes - airboat, fast flat bottom boat and by foot. Most people think of the Everglades and talk about the alligators, and that's fine. But, I think we all truly appreciated the other wildlife like the variety of birds, turtles, snakes and yes, mosquitos!
Highest point in North America
Denali NP, Alaska
"Ain't no mountain high enough!" Mount Denali (aka Mount McKinley) is the highest mountain peak in North America
I remember the relief we all felt when we got a clear view of Mount Denali. After all, only 30% of visitors that come to the area get to see its peak. The first day, we couldn't see the snowcap of Denali. We left the park on a morning - it was a clear day - blue skies. We looked back, and there she was - as impressive as ever - Miss Mount Denali!
Alaska
Random scenic highway in this beautiful state
I remember the long drives of Alaska. Long and beautiful drives. There was a sign that we passed. It said, "scenic byway." My wife and I looked at each other and laughed. The whole state is picturesque - the whole state is a scenic byway. We felt like we were in another world. This state is truly underrated.
Red rocks and Sand dunes
Sedona, Arizona
Subway Cave Trail
I remember this red rock hike like it was yesterday. Unfathomable beauty at every turn. How was the dirt so perfectly colored? How did these huge rocks seem to form monuments of their own? And why are my shoes full of never-ending red sand? We climbed steep rocks with all four limbs. Standing there looking out from the subway cave - it was all worth it!
Great Sand Dunes NP, Colorado
Sandboarding and sand sledding
I remember the excitement we all had when we saw the hills. Only a creek filled with cold water was in between the dunes and us. We all pranced and splashed in the water, and carried our sandboard and sand sled. No lift here. We carried the boards up the huge hills. The sand was hard. The boys went down. Kind of dangerous when I look back. Hey, but we did it. And no urgent care - thank goodness.
Peaceful views of Lake McDonald
Glacier NP, Montana
Lake McDonald is the park's longest and largest lake. Ideal for water activities and taking in sunrise.
Glacier NP, Montana
The clear waters of Lake McDonald is largely due to the year-long low temperature preventing the growth of plankton.
Same latitude, Different Views
Badlands NP, South Dakota
Incredible heat and impressive landscape - sharply eroded buttes and pinnacles
Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Jackson Lake with the Teton Mountains in the background
Neighboring National Parks
Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in America. The pool is sterile and colored because of the mineral-rich waters - and creates numerous runoffs, like this one here.
Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Cowboys or Indians? A wood cabin before the Teton mountain range in the distance.
Checking off our Bucket List
Neeraj Shah, Esq., MBA, CPA
Neeraj L. Shah is the owner the two legally separate, but complimentary businesses, Shah CPA Firm, PLLC and Shah Law Firm, PLLC. Over the years, he has earned several professional designations, including MBA, CPA and attorney and counselor at law. However, you talk to him and you will soon find out there is one thing that he is most proud of - his hometown, the Town of Penfield.
