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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 work and the grind of daily life to visit National Parks and to hike up highpoints. Specifically, I intend to visit and hike ALL of the U.S. National Parks as well as at least one Canadian National Park in each of the 13 provinces and territories. And, to boot, I plan to hike up the U.S. state highpoints. If that piques your interest, please follow along with me!

Peter Hinman

Parks and Peaks Tracking Map

US National Parks Visited: 28 of 63
US State Highpoints Summited : 22 of 50
Canadian National Parks Visited: 20 of 37

"Jobs fill your pocket, but

adventures fill your soul."

Jamie Lyn Beatty

Travel Blogs

Stories from My National Park Adventures!

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Welcome to Parks & Peaks

Hello and welcome to the Parks & Peaks with Peter blog! Thank you for taking the time to visit me here and I look forward...

Backpacking in Auyuittuq National Park, the Arctic

Every year, I try to choose a couple of activities that offer new experiences which push me out of my comfort zone. Hopefully not to...

Yosemite National Park Must See Moments

When I visited Yosemite National Park for the first time and was awed by its breathtaking beauty, I now truly understand why it’s spoken of...

Hiking Arizona’s Big 3 National Parks in April

Earlier this spring of 2025, my good friend and hiking buddy Sandy joined me for a week-long road trip all over Arizona, hiking the state’s...

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Peter's Itineraries

Save time with Peter’s unique custom-designed itineraries.

Peter & Kristi’s Beautiful Bhutan

Itinerary At-A-Glance Location: BhutanTimeline: Saturday, November 1st – Saturday, November 10th, 2025 Kristi and I...

Arizona’s 3 National Parks: Saguaro, Petrified Forest & Grand Canyon

Itinerary At-A-Glance Location: ArizonaTimeline: Saturday, April 5th – Saturday, April 12th, 2025 I chose the...

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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!

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!

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!