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…
Many people don’t realize that between the glitzy Las Vegas and the epic national parks of Utah and Arizona is an often underrated and overlooked Nevada State Park: Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire State Park is truly one of the most stunning, jaw-dropping places I’ve visited in the southwest United States—and I’ve traveled all…
I’m just going to say it: North Georgia is a massively underrated outdoor destination, with the Blue Ridge Mountains, the start of the Appalachian Trail, numerous cute towns, waterfalls and viewpoints galore, and a rich history. I’ve been absolutely delighted with the several trips I’ve made to North Georgia – there seems to be no…
Tucked away in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is an exciting hike to one of the most insanely epic arches in the entire state of Utah. Yes, I’ve done Delicate Arch. Yes, Druid Arch *might* even be better (but really, it’s not a competition—they’re both amazing!) Canyonlands is the least visited National Park…
Tucked away in the southeast corner of Utah, far from the famous national parks, is an oft-overlooked valley that looks straight out of a wild west movie… Visiting Valley of the Gods in southern Utah is like stepping into another world, where towering sandstone formations stand tall against the clear, blue sky. Valley of the…
This national park is an incredible destination, but not for the usual reasons that a national park is famous. While it does have mountains, vistas, and trails, the main focus of Mesa Verde National Park (located in southwest Colorado) is jaw-dropping human achievements – hundreds of dwellings constructed in small cracks in the middle of…
Canyonlands National Park is one of the most unique and awe-inspiring landscapes in the United States. Located in southeast Utah, close to Arches National Park and not far from Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park, this desert park offers visitors the opportunity to explore dramatic canyons, towering mesas, and iconic sandstone formations…
We love Arches National Park, and in a state full of incredible rock formations, Arches holds its own with the top sites and locations. We’ve visited Arches several times and done all the hiking trails in the park, and Devil’s Garden really can’t be missed. The Devil’s Garden trail is one of the top hikes…
Utah’s landscapes have a way of making my soul feel alive. There’s just something about the red rock, the towering cliffs, and the deep, winding canyons that pulls me in every time. The contrast of blue sky against rust-colored stone, the way the light shifts across the desert, and the sheer scale of these formations—it’s…
Swamps don’t usually make most people’s travel lists—but this isn’t just any swamp. Mysterious, massive, and full of life, this place feels like something out of another world… The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the most unique natural environments in the United States. Spanning 630 square miles (nearly half a million acres), the Okefenokee National…