Suitcase Staple: Repurposed leather journals

What better place to jot your travel notes than this beauty of a journal, made from repurposed leather and recycled paper. By Dogeared, the collection of soft, supple books come in small (2.5 x 4) and large (4 x 5.5) sizes and range from $32 - $50.

Handcrafted in California, they'll arrive at your doorstep in recycled brown paper bag wrapping, ready for all the salacious scribbles detailing your escapes. After all, a photo album can only capture so many memories.

Available in an array of sassy shades and emblazoned with either a peace symbol or "LOVE," the journals complement Dogeared's line-up of eco-friendly goodies, which include soy travel candle tins, organic shoe sack, lingerie bag, and the hipster belt purse that looks pretty functional for a day of touring, if you can pull of the style.

The top US National Parks

This summer, 73 percent of travelers plan to escape to a National Park, according to a recent Trip Advisor survey. And where do they plan to pitch their tent... hike the trails... or row the river?

Here, the top 10 parks as voted by the public:

1. Zion National Park, Utah
2. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
3. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
5. Redwood National and State Parks, California
6. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
7. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
8. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
9. Yosimite National Park, California
10. Acadia National Park, Maine

Which is your favorite? And which is on the top of your list?