Manila, the massive, loud, chaotic capital city of the Philippines. Most folks only stop in Manila for a short layover prior to jetting off to another island. The city is hard to love at first look; traffic is bad, the size is unmanageable, and costs are higher than elsewhere. But Manila has a lot of charm and even some nice areas with … [Read more...]
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Devil’s Garden Trail Guide: Arches National Park
Devil’s Garden Trail allows you to get up close to several arches within this multi-mile hike. I don’t think any other hike in Arches has a concentration of arches that visitors can see on a normal trail. This and Delicate Arch are my two favorite hikes in the park. The hike is a mix of easy and quite difficult obstacles. The hike's difficulty … [Read more...]
Natural Bridges National Monument Guide: Utah
Natural Bridges are very common in Utah, and Natural Bridges National Monument contains several beautiful examples. These bridges (not to be confused with Arches) are the main draw in this somewhat remote National Monument. If you are deciding on visiting or passing through the area. This brief guide will hopefully help you plan your … [Read more...]
Cedar Breaks National Monument Guide: Utah
Located in Southern Utah, Cedar Breaks National Monument has 6,155 acres of beautiful alpine land and a canyon amphitheater. The park is small, but there’s enough to explore for a day or two for those who want to see this infrequently visited National Monument. We help you plan your trip with this quick guide to the park. About Cedar … [Read more...]
House on Fire Trail Guide: Bears Ears National Monument
One of the newer and larger national monuments, Bears Ears, covers over 1.2 million acres of Utah wilderness. It is known for its mountains, deserts, forests, and incredible archaeological sites. The House on Fire trail takes visitors through an easy and mostly flat trail to a lovely and accessible cliff dwelling. This is just a small … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Cape Alava – Olympic National Park
Cape Alava, the westernmost point of Olympic National Park as well as the Continental United States. If you are like me and love visiting Extreme ends of places, this is a great place to check off your list as well. If you haven't already, also check out my post on the Eastern Most Continental US Place at West Quoddy Head in Maine. … [Read more...]
Mossy Cave Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Mossy Cave Trail is one of the most overlooked trails in Bryce Canyon National Park. Probably because it’s actually located outside of where you’d normally visit when going to Bryce. However, it’s also a great quick hike that is perfect for families and children visiting Bryce Canyon. The hike is short, easy, and has a few payoffs in the form … [Read more...]
Fairyland Loop Trail Guide: Bryce Canyon National Park
Fairyland Loop Trail on the north end of Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the Best Things to Do in Bryce Canyon. The hike takes you close to the hoodoos as well as great views of the amphitheater and many rock structures of the park. The Fairyland Trail is particularly great due to fewer hikers which brings a level of peace you don't find in … [Read more...]
14 Top Things to Do in Congaree National Park
Congaree protects over 26,000 acres of old-growth hardwood forests in South Carolina. It is most famous for its floodplain lands and its bald cypress trees (known for their “knees” which pop out through the swampy areas). The park is named for the Congaree River which runs through the park (and requires some effort to visit). The park was … [Read more...]
17 Amazing Day Trips from Grand Junction Colorado
For those who live or are visiting Grand Junction, there’s so much to do locally in the area. But if you are interested there are so many accessible places that are amazing day trips from Grand Junction. We pull together some of the best day trips around and help you plan your travels. We have arranged these day trips by distance from … [Read more...]
Watchman Trail Guide: Zion National Park
Zion National Park has some of the most incredible hikes in the entire National Park System. And so there’s no lack of choice for those visiting. Watchman Trail is not one of the most sought-after hikes, but in some ways that’s what makes it a good choice to visit. It’s pretty reasonable in difficulty and generally not as crowded as those super … [Read more...]
Alpine Pond Trail Guide: Cedar Breaks National Monument
Overshadowed by its National Park neighbors, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a beautiful small monument. The impressive monument sits at over 10,000 feet and has an incredible amphitheater that makes up the canyon. It’s a similar formation in many ways to Bryce Canyon however without all the sheer scale of Hoodoos however. There are several … [Read more...]
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