Unlike what most people think the mountains are not the entire state, Colorado Rockies are it's most iconic aspect. The mountain towns that dot the landscape across the state are destinations in and of themselves. Many of them are also great ski towns, so if that's your sport of choice there's so many to check out. If you are planning your trip to … [Read more...]
Ultimate 11 Day Colorado National Park Road Trip
A Colorado National Park Road Trip is one of the best ways to see this amazing state. Colorado is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the United States. Did you know that the highest Sand Dunes in North American, incredible Alpine mountains, historic Puebloan dwellings, dinosaur fossils, and more are in this state? Yes. It's really … [Read more...]
Best Road Trips from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone
For most people, flying into Salt Lake City is just an exercise in saving money compared to closer flights to Yellowstone. However, road tripping between Salt Lake City and Yellowstone can be the best part of the journey. I've done the drive between the cities several times, and here to help you plan the most for this road trip. Following along … [Read more...]
Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone National Park Road Trips
Exploring the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone National Park and in between. There's a lot to see between the great states of South Dakota and Wyoming. This guide is looking at the areas around the Black Hills of South Dakota, and Northern Wyoming to help you better plan the best things to do and see, and where to maximize your … [Read more...]
Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the United States if not the world. There is plenty to do in the park and hiking is the best way to experience it. So much of the park is wilderness that if you don't get off the roads you won't see much of it, especially not the most incredible areas of the park. Note: If you don't … [Read more...]
Best Things To Do in Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States, which was something that came as a complete shock to me. Really? But yes, it is the first European city west of the Mississippi and has been occupied in some way since the early 1600s. These these Santa Fe is more known for its incredible Adobe architecture as well as its great food and … [Read more...]
Guide to Devil’s Hall Hike – Guadalupe Mountains’ Best Hike
The most popular and certainly best hike of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, the Devil's Hall Hike takes visitors through several different environments and through a gorgeous steep canyon area (called Devil's hall). There's rock scrambling, hiking, soaring cliffs, desert plants, and old wash, what's not to like? This was by far our … [Read more...]
Guide to Capulin Volcano National Monument
There's quite a few Volcanoes in the United States, and one thing I learn is there are far more than I ever realized. Capulin Volcano National Monument protects an extinct cinder cone volcano in the New Mexico Mountains. One thing I found fascinating about this volcano is that it rises pretty solidary from the plains around it. You can really … [Read more...]
Visiting Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
I had never even knew such a place like Bent's Old Fort NHS existed. However, during it's hey day it was the center of a busy part of the world. And such an important fort, trading post, and stopping point for travelers, soldiers, locals, and more. Tribes, Americans, Mexicans, and people from around the world all would stop here at Bent's Fort. … [Read more...]
Visiting Amache National Historic Site – Colorado
Also known as the Granada Relocation Camp, Amache National Historic Site is the location of a Japanese Internment Camp in Colorado. The camp housed nearly 10,000 detainees across is history from 1942 - 1945. The camp was one of the larger camps among the dozens of relocation facilities that houses Japanese inmates. These concentration camps are … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Las Cruces New Mexico
I recall friends moving to the area of Las Cruces many years ago for work and wondered, why would you want to do that? However, having since visited it, I realized it's quite an interesting place with both lots to do within the town as well as in the surrounding area. From Great National Park Sites, Museums, Nature, Food, there's lots of amazing … [Read more...]
15 Amazing Things to Do in Petrified Forest National Park
Established in 1962, Petrified Forest NP protects some of the most incredible examples of petrified wood in the world. These petrified pieces have developed over centuries when the forest that once lived here fell and was preserved by the sediments in the land. For those who have the time, exploring this park is a highlight of a trip to Arizona. … [Read more...]
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