Welcome to Our BVE Website
The BVEs are a group of friends who love nature, enjoy challenges and like to travel. It started by accident in 1998 when Peggy was telling some friends about her experience hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Next thing you know, she was planning another trip down the canyon. That trip was so great, a second trip was planned for two years later. It was during that trip we became the BVEs and the rest is history. We travel each even numbered year to a National Park. Over the years our friendship has grown strong and our memories many.
Trips Taken
We started taking trips in 1998 and have taken 13 trips visiting 17 US National Parks and 1 Canadian Park to date. Click below to see details of all of our trips.

Future Trips
We are always looking forward to the next adventure. Click below to see what we are planning next!
Future Trips

Food and Fun
We have a lot of fun on these trips and have many stories. Over the years we have accumulated a lot of 'quotes' and have eaten lots of good food. Click below to learn more
Our National Parks
Our National Parks are a true treasure and we love to explore them and share our adventures. To learn more about our National Parks, click on the button below and you will be linked to the National Park Service Website.
National Park Service
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