Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park is an unexpected delight. It was not part of my original itinerary, but got added on when I found out it wasn’t going to be possible to do one of the hikes I wanted at Zion National Park. In the end, I think it worked out well, especially because over …
Valley of Fire State Park is an easy, and fun, day trip from Las Vegas. There’s plenty of hiking opportunities, but honestly, I think it’s worth it even if you only do the scenic drive and visit some view points. Despite having visited national parks in this region (the Grand Canyon in Arizona, Death Valley …
Just outside of Las Vegas, you’ll find Red Rock Canyon National Monument. This area is a beautiful preserve that provides a scenic drive and hiking opportunities, as well as plenty of rock climbing. Whether you’re looking for a day trip from Las Vegas or just a little something extra to add to a larger road …
Las Vegas makes a fantastic hub for a lot of road trips. I’ve spend ten days exploring the national parks of Utah, along with the Grand Canyon, from Las Vegas. But this trip isn’t about heading east. This is heading west toward the national parks of California. With just seven days, you’ll visit two of …
Joshua Tree National Park blew away all of my expectations. Even with nearly two full days to explore this national park, I still feel like I didn’t get to see it all. I hiked my fair share of trails, drove a scenic drive, visited viewpoints, but still left feeling like there was more to do. …
Contrary to what you may be picturing, Death Valley National Park is not a barren wasteland. You’ll find mountains, hiking, sand dunes, salt flats and more across the 3.3 million acres that make up Death Valley National Park. You won’t be able to see everything, even with a two day Death Valley itinerary, but you’ll …
Zion National Park in Utah is full of amazing hikes. From short hikes with stunning views to adventurous climbs that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping, there’s a hike for everyone at this national park. While it’s true that I haven’t done all of the best hikes at Zion National Park, I’ve hiked several …
When you think of Iowa, you probably think of corn and farmland. While that’s a fair assessment (and what you’ll see if you take Interstate 80 all the way across Iowa), what if I told you that there were some fun caves to explore? Maquoketa Caves State Park in eastern Iowa makes for a fun …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. Nearly thirteen million people visit it annually and that number just keeps growing. So, yes, you’ll find lots of people at this park, but you’ll also find miles and miles of hiking trails, more waterfalls than you can count, scenic …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. With miles of hiking trails and several scenic drives, you’ll find lots of things to do at this national park. But, because the park gets so many visitors, it’s important to be prepared. So, in this Great Smoky Mountains itinerary, …
