This district is one of the most off-the-beaten-path spots in US National Parks, but it’s packed full of beauty… If you are looking for a National Park that is under the radar, Canyonlands is absolutely one you should consider. And even within Canyonlands, the Needles District is a total hidden gem. Canyonlands surrounds the joining…
When it comes to American travel, it’s easy to focus on flashy cities, national parks, or road trip stops, but some of the most fascinating places to explore are the ones with deep roots and histories. From colonial settlements and Revolutionary War landmarks to defensive forts and centuries-old architecture, the USA is full of cities…
Hiking in the Narrows in Zion, with the tall, red walls of the canyon towering over you, is absolute bucket list material. But what most people don’t know is that there’s another, very similar hike in another Utah national park, with a fraction of the crowds. The hike? Sulphur Creek, and it’s probably my favorite…
I’ve traveled to 27 countries (and counting!) and so I don’t make this statement lightly: the Southwest region of the United States is one of the most spectacular places in the entire world. I love love LOVE the fiery red rocks, deep canyons, unique formations, and soaring mountain peaks. Northern Arizona in particular is a…
Tall spindly hoodoos and bright orange cliffs make this one of my favorite national parks in the USA… I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most unique and captivating parks in the United States. Bryce Canyon is renowned for its hoodoos – tall, slender,…
Utah is famous for its natural arches, and while Arches National Park gets most of the attention (with good reason), there are tons of jaw-dropping arches outside the park boundaries as well. Arches are one of the most unique and rare rock formations in nature, as they require just the right mix of geologic conditions…
Sedona is truly one of the premier hiking and outdoor destinations in the United States. The way that the red rock mountains surround the town, full of mind-blowing shapes, crazy cool caves, and towering spires, is something that every outdoor lover dreams of. And the best thing is that the hiking trails around Sedona really…
Cathedral Gorge State Park is an underrated and remote park in southern Nevada filled with tall spires, slot canyons, and a ridge of “badland” type formations. I loved exploring this super secluded park full of beauty and wonder. Cathedral Gorge is just a couple hours from Las Vegas and southern Utah so you can easily…
Georgia State probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking about great vacation destinations. It doesn’t have the national name recognition of New York, the dramatic landscapes out west, or the turquoise water of Gulf Coast Florida. But after spending quite a bit of time exploring the state, I can tell…