Driving through the outstanding buttes, mittens, and other red rock desert features of Monument Valley is a bucket list destination for many travelers. It’s worth the effort to get to this remote area of the southwest but there are a few things you need to know. The Monument Valley 17-mile Loop Road through Monument Valley […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks-what a combo! Geysers, canyons, waterfalls, wildlife, towering mountains, fun western towns, and awesome outdoor recreation that visitors can enjoy when they visit these two parks in one magnificent trip! Five to six days is the ideal amount of time needed to see Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks properly. […]
Grand Teton National Park has one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world! Not only that, but it’s filled with wildlife, glacial lakes, and hikes, and neighbors the cool Western town of Jackson. Plus, there are so many recreational activities that outdoor enthusiasts will never run out of things to do. Unfortunately, most […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks-what a combo! I can not think of a better pairing across the entire national park system that beats the geysers, canyons, waterfalls, wildlife, towering mountains, fun western towns, and awesome outdoor recreation that visitors can enjoy when they visit these two parks in one magnificent trip! 5-6 days is […]
If you have never been to Grand Teton National Park, you may be wondering, what’s the best entrance to use? In fact, you may not be aware that there are multiple entrances! But don’t worry! We have been visiting Grand National Park for years and are here to help! Grand Teton National Park has three […]
Grand Teton is one of the best national parks to hike in. It contains so much variety, from hiking around lakes and ponds to going through wet meadows and sagebrush plains and eventually making your way into beautiful alpine forests and mountain peaks that Grand Teton National Park is famous for. I’m Cheryl and I […]
If you are a national park enthusiast, Grand Teton National Park is probably on your bucket list. But the type of experience you will have with this park will vary dramatically by when you visit. Wildlife, wildflowers, lodging options, hikes, rafting, and even roads being open are all affected by the weather. The best time […]
A super common question a lot of visitors have before visiting Yosemite is, what is the best way to get around? Having a car or RV is pivotal in being able to see all that Yosemite has to offer. Yosemite Valley has the highest concentration of shuttles in the park, but the other sections are […]
Floating the Merced River is by far one of my favorite activities to do within Yosemite National Park. This super scenic and relaxing activity is one of the best ways to see the valley floor, with the added bonus that it can be at no or low cost! This is the perfect addition to all […]
Grand Teton is a spectacular national park! Jagged mountain peaks, wildlife, amazing photo opportunities, and enough recreation to entertain outdoor enthusiasts for days. But Grand Teton is high altitude with snowfall and mountain roads. One of the most common questions we get asked is, what is it like to drive in Grand Teton? Grand Teton […]
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