Learn about the Ancestral Pueblo people and explore their well-preserved cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwest Colorado and protects the cultural heritage of 26 tribes. For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas and in the cliffs of Mesa Verde. […]
Travel Guide to Visiting Vail, Colorado with Kids
Why you should visit Vail, Colorado with kids! Along with a full list of what to do and see to make your family vacation amazing! While Vail, Colorado is considered a winter vacation destination with its phenomenal skiing/snowboarding it is also a breathtaking summer vacation spot. This travel destination is nestled in the mountains within […]
Tips for Visiting Valley of Fire State Park
All the tips and a list of what to do and see at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada including Fire Wave. Valley of Fire State Park in southern Nevada is filled with stunning red rock formations, beautiful panoramic views, hiking trails, and petroglyphs. It is located about 50 minutes from Las Vegas and 2 […]
Tips for Visiting Goblin Valley State Park in Utah
Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the hoodoo-like formations at Goblin Valley State Park. Goblin Valley State Park is located between Arches National Park and Capitol Reef National in Utah and right next to Little Wild Horse (Slot) Canyon. It makes the perfect place to visit on your way between the two parks […]
Tips for Visiting Little Wild Horse Canyon (Slot Canyon), Utah
This picture-perfect slot canyon – Little Wild Horse Canyon located between Arches and Capitol Reef National Park is definitely worth a stop! When we were planning our road trip across southern Utah, we knew that we wanted to add a slot canyon to our itinerary – we just needed to find the perfect one for […]
Capitol Reef National Park: What to Do and See in One Day
Have you heard of Capitol Reef National Park? Here’s everything you must do and see to have an amazing one-day trip to this south-central Utah park. Capitol Reef National Park is located in south-central Utah and located about halfway between Arches National Park and Zion National Park. It is filled with cliffs, canyons, domes, and […]
Tips for Visiting Canyonlands National Park – Island in the Sky
Tips for spending one day visiting Canyonlands National Park – Island in the Sky district in Utah. Canyonlands National Park – Island in the Sky is located about 30 minutes from Arches National Park, so it is perfect to add on to your trip to Arches. There are four districts that makeup Canyonlands National Park […]
Tips for Visiting Arches National Park, Utah
All the tips to help you have an amazing trip to Arches National Park in Utah. Arches National Park is located in southeastern Utah near Moab. The park features over 2,000 naturally occurring stone arches. The combination of the beautiful red rocks, fins, pinnacles, and arches with the beautiful blue sky makes for picturesque views. […]
Big Bend National Park with Kids
Big Bend National Park is located in southwest Texas along the Rio Grande River and the border to Mexico. The park offers several different ecosystems including deserts and mountains along with access to the Rio Grande River and the border with Mexico. Santa Elena Canyon Trail Santa Elena Canyon Trail an easy/moderate 1.7 mile, 610 […]
6 Easy Hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park
There are so many amazing hikes at Rocky Mountain National Park, you can find out more about my must-do activities in the park here. However, for whatever reason, you may not be able to or might not want to take a 3+ mile hike with a steep incline. Therefore I am sharing 6 easy hikes […]