There is so much to see and do in the southwestern United States. From the Grand Canyon to Utah’s Mighty Five, there is just so much to choose from. That can make planning difficult, even if you have ten days to work with. The annoying thing is sometimes, you don’t even have a full week …
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 …
If you’re road tripping through the southwest United States, you may find your visit starting in Las Vegas. While you could immediately head to the Grand Canyon, you can squeeze in some sightseeing first. Look at taking a less direct route and instead going from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon. …
In October 2021, I was finally ready to take my first big trip since the Covid pandemic started. So, I put together this Utah National Parks 10 day itinerary, with a focus on the Grand Canyon and all five of Utah’s National Parks. It combines all six parks into an epic road trip. Like so …
