About

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The Roaming Monk

Hello! My name is Dennis, and I am a husband, father, traveler, thinker, photo taker, trail walker and National Park stamp collector, living near Williamsburg, Virginia.

I have always enjoyed traveling, from family road trips to Florida to overnight stays at summer camp. After college I traveled to Europe and lived abroad for over four months. This gave me new perspectives on life and the world.

Now, I am on an ultimate journey to visit all 430 National Park units in the United States. The Roaming Monk blog was started to provide others with help as I make this journey!

Need a travel idea, or want to learn more about collecting National Park Stamps? Check out my tips and travel information below.

National Park System Detailed Map 2023
Read More About National Park Passport Cancellation Stamps

Where Have We Roamed?

Our travels have taken us to many places already. I am constantly updating our trip guides, itineraries and travel tips.

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Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, West Virginia

What will you find here?

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National Park Trip Ideas Graphic and Grand Teton National Park Entrance Sign Picture
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My Philosophy

  • I do not write about a place unless I have been there. All guides and posts are informed by our family’s personal experience. 
  • All photographs on our site are taken by us. Stock photographs are not used.
  • We pay for all our trips. We do not take discounted trips or offers from 3rd parties or tourist boards.