crystal forest trail Petrified forest national park

Crystal Forest Loop Vs. Jasper Forest At Petrified Forest National Park

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

One of the most popular hikes in Petrified Forest National Park is the Crystal Forest trail. It’s a short, easy hike with plenty of opportunity to see some impressive petrified logs.

Continue reading “Crystal Forest Loop Vs. Jasper Forest At Petrified Forest National Park”
saguaro cactus saguaro national park

75 Photos That Will Have You Planning A Trip To See Saguaro Cactus Right Now

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

I have about a thousand pictures from Saguaro National Park and i don’t know if I’ll ever be able to use them all here or share them all in my helpful posts, so today I’m going to share a ton of them just for funsies.

Continue reading “75 Photos That Will Have You Planning A Trip To See Saguaro Cactus Right Now”
Blue Mesa Trail petrified forest national park

Hike The Blue Mesa Trail At Petrified Forest National Park

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

I love Petrified Forest National Park. I thought I would and I was not wrong. This is a park that people always say is boring, not worth it, or just to drive through in a couple hours.

Continue reading “Hike The Blue Mesa Trail At Petrified Forest National Park”
lake powell utah

29 Things To Know Before Planning A Lake Powell Vacation

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

I can’t believe it’s taken me five years to write this post! I guess it’s just given me extra time to think of everything you need to know before planning a Lake Powell vacation. And it’s a lot.

Continue reading “29 Things To Know Before Planning A Lake Powell Vacation”
signal hill petroglyph trail saguaro national park

Saguaro East Vs. West Showdown: Which Side Of Saguaro Is Better?

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

Ahh, Saguaro National Park. One of the newest parks I visited and one of my new favorites! This is such an underrated national park, I’m surprised at how little I hear about it.

The big question when visiting though, is which side of Saguaro National Park is better and I’m here to help you pick a side.

Continue reading “Saguaro East Vs. West Showdown: Which Side Of Saguaro Is Better?”
Wupatki national monuments ruins

Don’t Poop In The Pueblo: Explore The Ancient Ruins Of Wupatki National Monument in Northern Arizona

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

Over the summer we spent a lot of time in Flagstaff and drove past Wupatki National Monument every time. Of course, we had to go so sometime in the middle of summer we finally decided to stop. It’s the perfect hidden gem that deserves to be on more bucket lists and road trip itineraries.

Continue reading “Don’t Poop In The Pueblo: Explore The Ancient Ruins Of Wupatki National Monument in Northern Arizona”
desert view tower in grand canyon national park

12 Of The Best Things To Do In The Grand Canyon For Non-Hikers

This content was created in partnership with Hotels.com.

When most people think of national parks, they probably think of the Grand Canyon, and for good reason.  It’s the grandest canyon in the country and millions of people come to see it every year. 

While hiking in the Grand Canyon is amazing, most people don’t, but there are tons of other awesome things to do in the Grand Canyon for non-hikers alike.  And don’t forget to book your Grand Canyon hotel before you go!

Continue reading “12 Of The Best Things To Do In The Grand Canyon For Non-Hikers”
Monument Valley Utah

Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Monument Valley Without A Tour

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve seen Monument Valley.  You know what Monument Valley is.  It’s probably one of the top things on a lot of people’s USA bucket list.  And you probably want to visit too

Well, good news!  It’s easy to visit and I’m going to make it even easier with this guide to visiting Monument Valley without a tour.  Don’t worry though, I’ll still tell you a little bit about the tours, too.

Continue reading “Everything You Need To Know About Visiting Monument Valley Without A Tour”
Horseshoe bend hike page arizona

Horseshoe Bend Hike: A Great American Road Trip Must-Do

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

Horseshoe Bend is just one of those places you need to go eventually, just like Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon, it’s on everyone bucket list.

I went on my first road trip through the southwest and only realized recently that I never actually wrote anything about it, like, at all.  So, I went back through my pictures and decided to write about the Horseshoe Bend Hike now!  Better late than never, right?

Continue reading “Horseshoe Bend Hike: A Great American Road Trip Must-Do”

Yah’ah’ teh’ From Monument Valley

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

I finally made it to Monument Valley.  And went on the Moki Deathway.  And saw Muley Point.  It was an exciting, but long, day in the desert.  My parents were visiting and we were trying to decide what to do on the second day.  Someone went to Monument Valley a couple weeks before and it made me really want to go.  I mean, I was only three hours away the whole time, so it felt like an overdue visit.  Also, good to know, Yah’ah’ teh’ is the Navajo word for hello.

Continue reading “Yah’ah’ teh’ From Monument Valley”

lower antelope canyon page Arizona

Everything You Need To Know For Visiting Lower Antelope Canyon With Dixie Ellis Tours

There are affiliate links in here.  I get a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you.

I think this is probably on everyone’s bucket list, whether they know it or not.  Ok, that could be wrong, but I bet it is on a lot of lists.  What is it you ask?  Oh wait, you probably read the title already.  It’s Antelope Canyon.  Lower Antelope Canyon to be exact.

Continue reading “Everything You Need To Know For Visiting Lower Antelope Canyon With Dixie Ellis Tours”
Flintstones Bedrock Williams, Arizona

Yabba Dabba Doo! A stop in Bedrock City

**Now Closed** Unfortunately, Bedrock City is closed now.

After pulling into what looked like a deserted parking lot, my suspicion levels rose quickly, but I pushed those thoughts aside as we entered a building that looked a little sketchier than I would have liked.  Some of the souvenirs looked like they were there about 15 years too long, but we continued anyways.

Continue reading “Yabba Dabba Doo! A stop in Bedrock City”