How to Best Visit Saguaro National Park
One of the most recognizable symbols of the American Southwest is the tree-like cactus - saguaro. There is no better place to hike among the magnificent giant plants than in…
3 Beautiful Hikes in the Valley of Fire State Park
3 Beautiful Hikes in the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada If you happen to find yourself in Las Vegas and have time to spare, definitely visit the Valley…
12 Interesting Things to Do in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a multicultural city with a colorful history and a vibrant atmosphere. Located in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges, this sunny city is a great…
Two Beautiful Hikes in Capitol Reef National Park
Hickman Bridge
One of the "Mighty 5" national parks in Utah, Capitol Reef is spectacular! I was lucky to visit it twice this year, once in January of 2020 and then again…
8 Amazing Things to Do in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
Established in 1910 under President William Taft, Glacier became America's 10th national park. The park preserves glacier -covered peaks, pristine alpine lakes, beautiful valleys, and diverse wildlife. Not surprisingly, it…
4 Interesting Stops when Visiting Upper Missouri Breaks by car
Let me start by saying that the best way to visit the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument is by boat. The Monument is essentially all about the Missouri River. However,…
6 Ideas for a Great Visit to Grand Teton National Park
One of two national parks in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park is only 10 miles south of Yellowstone, the other park in the state. It is best known for the…
5 Interesting Stops on the Loneliest Road in America
Named by Life magazine as the Loneliest Road in America, Nevada Hwy 50 is definitely deserted. Essentially, the 380 mile stretch from Carson City to Baker passes through very few…
5 Amazing Things to See along Utah’s Scenic Byway 12
Traveling the All-American Road: Utah's Scenic Byway 12 Utah's Scenic Byway 12 is also known as the All-American Road. It's a remarkably beautiful highway, one of the most scenic in…
5 Beautiful Spots along the Flaming Gorge
Spanning two states, Utah and Wyoming, the 91 mile-long Flaming Gorge NRA is incredibly scenic (map). From spectacular canyons to forests and arid desert, the Green River in the Flaming…