Find the Inner you in the Great Outdoors
Become a Parks & Peaks Insider
Go behind the scenes on my latest travels.
Meet Peter
Hi there. Maybe it’s time for us all to get out and have a bit more fun and adventure in our lives. That’s what I’m doing now. I’m finding time to get away from the office and visit ALL the U.S. National Parks – and hike up the state highpoints. If that sounds like something you would like to do, follow along with me.
Parks and Peaks Tracking Map
US National Parks Visited: 17 of 63
US Peaks Visited : 21 of 50
Canadian National Parks Visited: 15 of 37
Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.”
Jamie Lyn Beatty
Travel Blogs
Stories from my National Parks Adventures!
Welcome to Parks & Peaks
Hello and welcome to the Parks & Peaks with Peter blog! Thank…
White Sands National Park & Lincoln National Forest
White Sands National Park with Lincoln Forest in the background
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A Day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
My visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park was part of a week-long…
Guadalupe NP in Two Days
My visit to Guadalupe Mountains National Park was at the end of…
Peter’s Itineraries
Save time with Peter’s unique custom-designed itineraries.
White Sands, Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe National Parks
Itinerary-At-A-Glance Location: New…
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Bears, Belugas and Borealis
Itinerary At-A-Glance Location:…
Around the Campfire
Stories from my travel companions…
I was fortunate to accompany Peter to his first “Parks and Peaks” National Park visit, Dry Tortugas, and then Key West. The days were filled with activity and fun and very well organized. Peter’s boundless energy got me to see more interesting sites in two days — who knew there was a Butterfly Conservatory!
Heidi S.
RMNP was such a blast! Peter’s planning and recommendations on the best hikes in the park were spot-on! Peter’s quest to hit the high point of every state, in this case, Mt Elbert, was exhausting, but beautiful. Peter is enthusiastic, entertaining, inspiring – can’t wait to do more parks and peaks!
George B.
Our Rocky Mountain National Park hiking itinerary covered waterfalls, lakes, wildlife sightings, forested trails, and above-treeline hiking with spectacular vistas! Mt. Elbert was resplendent! Parks & Peaks with Peter answers all the questions that National Parks Visitors want to know, including the best activities, how to get around, and where to get a good meal at the Parks! Fantastic trip!