This Utah National Parks 10 day itinerary is a fantastic introduction the the southwest United States. Visit the Grand Canyon and all five of Utah’s National Parks in one epic road trip. Like so many of my itineraries, this 10 day Utah National Parks itinerary is fast paced. There’s several places I can’t wait to …
Colorado is a state with a lot to offer. There’s four national parks, eleven national forests, and countless other outdoor activities to take advantage of. The problem is trying to cram everything you want to see and do into one epic road trip. But I managed to craft what I consider to be the perfect …
The American Southwest is littered with iconic rock formations, from the Grand Canyon to Arches National Park and everywhere in between. Monument Valley can be an out of the way destination, depending on your itinerary. However, it is well worth a stop. If you are driving between Grand Canyon National Park and Arches National Park, …
The Sky Pond Trail is a beautiful hike and is one of the best day hikes you can do in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll hike up a mountain to some absolutely gorgeous alpine lakes and the scenery is just incredible. Sky Pond was one of the highlights of my 10 Days in Colorado. That …
When I planned my trip to Indiana Dunes, I wasn’t expecting much. That’s not because the pictures didn’t look nice, but it didn’t look that different from where I call home. Both Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park sit on the shores of Lake Michigan. The scenery is beautiful, but as someone …
During my trip to New England, I spent one day driving across Connecticut. I could have just driven straight through, but decided to visit several Connecticut state parks along the way. I visited Pachaug State Forest after my day trip to Mystic, Connecticut. Then visited Gillette Castle State Park, Kent Falls State Park, and Campbell …
When I was first planning my trip to Utah and the American Southwest, I had visions of warm, sunny weather and perfect hiking conditions. It’s the same way I plan all of my trips. The thought of rain and cold weather hadn’t even crossed my mind. This is especially evident if you look at the …
