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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.
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.
Happy Birthday to These 10 National Parks: October Edition!
WEB3 days ago — Established October 2, 1968. One of America’s least-visited national parks in the lower 49, North Cascades National Park has cascading waterfalls, rugged snowy peaks, old-growth forests, and over 300 glaciers. It is three hours north of Seattle. The stunning park, often called the “American Alps,” turns 55 this month.
Arizona - Miles with McConkey
WEBArizona travel guide. We provide travel guides, tips, and information for Arizona destinations to help you plan your vacation.
About Us - Miles with McConkey travel blog
WEBWe are so happy you found our blog, Miles with McConkey. After nearly 30 years of working in the corporate world, we decided to go into semi-retirement October, 2021 at ages 51 and 48. Our 4 adult children, 3 dogs and 2 cats are very supportive of our journey. COVID-19 and life’s challenges have given us a different perspective on life.
Travel Guides: Destinations Around the World - Miles with …
WEBAre you looking for vacation ideas or information on travel destinations? Check out our travel guides for trip ideas and essential information!
U.S. National Parks - Miles with McConkey
WEBAre you looking for information on U.S. national parks? Check out our travel guides for tips and essential information based on our experiences.
Latest Travel News - Miles with McConkey
WEBWe 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.
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.
Alaska - Miles with McConkey
WEBAlaska travel guide. We provide travel guides, tips, and information for Alaska destinations to help you plan your vacation.