Before a new adventure, my husband (like his father) will always say “We quest for adventure”. Our quest for adventure paved the way for Mariposa Travel, which has become our way to remember, document, and share our adventures. We hope this blog inspires you to quest for new adventures!

“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.”

John Muir

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

Whether this is your first visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park, or it has been awhile since your last visit, don’t worry this list of top things will be just the thing to help you start planning. Are you ready to quest for adventure?

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Bishop Castle, Colorado

Bishop Castle is the largest self-built castle in the United States, and maybe the world. The castle was built by one man, Jim Bishop. There are no tours of the castle, therefore you are free to explore at your own pace.

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Free National Parks checklist with all 63 National Parks, including the latest addition, New River Gorge!