If you are making a trip to Kings Canyon National Park but do not have a lot of time to stay at the park, these are the sights I would recommend seeing. They highlight some of the amazing waterfalls and stunning scenery within the park. If you are able to stay in the park at…
If you plan to visit Sedona, you absolutely need to check out some of these amazing hikes and sites. Before my first visit to Sedona, I spent a lot of time researching must do hikes and activities, and these places commonly topped the list. I would add these to your itinerary while visiting Sedona. These…
XC Skiing has quickly become one of my favorite activities for staying in shape for hiking season. It is a great way to get some exercise in the winter. It is also a perfect way to avoid the crowds and the hefty lift ticket prices of downhill skiing. The Western Slop of Colorado has some…
Many visitors to Moab, Utah visit Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park but miss some of the amazing arches and petroglyphs that are outside of the parks. This multi-day itinerary to Moab includes time within the National Parks as well as some of the amazing sights outside of the parks. These are my recommendations…
Moab, Utah is the gateway to many amazing recreational activities. The town is in close proximity to multiple National Parks, is a 4×4 and ATV hotspot, is the home to numerous amazing hikes by arches and ancient petroglyphs and has amazing rafting and rock-climbing opportunities all around. I have been to Moab multiple times and…
I have been to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument a couple times, and this is my absolute favorite hike within the monument. This is a long hike, but it is relatively simple. There is not much elevation gain unless you decide to hike out of the canyon. There are so many unique archaeological sites…
Glacier National Park offers beautiful views of glaciers, waterfalls, and scenic landscapes. It also has miles of hiking trails throughout the park. If you have limited time at Glacier, these are my recommendations for short to mid length hikes in the park that are readily accessible from Going-to-the-Sun Road. This post contains affiliate links. If…
If you are visiting the Southwest, US and are visiting Page, Arizona and Kanab, Utah, there are many amazing sites to check out between these two towns. These are my recommendations for things to do between the two towns. You can visit all of these sites in the same day and maximize your drive between…
Joshua Tree National Park is a remote park in California that preserves and protects the unique Joshua Trees found in the region. If you are heading to this park, these are my recommendations for things you should do and see while there. Most of these are shorter hikes and accessible to most hiking skill levels….
Cortez, Colorado provides the closest access to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. I have visited this National Monument twice now and have stayed at two different hotels in the area. These are my recommendations for where to stay in Cortez for your visit to this amazing monument. This post contains affiliate links. If you…