Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico is one of the most incredible yet least visited national park units in the United States. It has the largest ancient structures in the United States and has a combined total of 700 rooms! Chaco Culture National Historic Park can be visited in one day. Visitors […]
Most people have never heard of Canyon de Chelly National Monument, but it has incredible cliff dwellings, towering red rock walls, and Navajo-run tours that will take you to dwellings and petroglyphs most will never see. One day is all that is needed to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument. You can begin the day […]
Hovenweep National Monument, spanning across the Utah and Colorado border, is a lesser-known yet incredibly unique addition to the National Park System. It preserves six prehistoric villages built by the Ancestral Puebloans between A.D. 1200 and 1300. Its stone towers, many perched dramatically on canyon rims and balanced on boulders, are awesome! It feels remote […]
Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is one of the lesser-known of the 63 national parks in the United States. Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is a drive-through park that can easily be seen in two hours to a full day. There are two visitor centers (one at each end), several viewpoints, a few […]
Wawona’s Giant Sequoia Grove is an incredible sight to see! With towering giants only found on the West Coast, this is a must-do for those visiting Yosemite National Park. Wawona and Mariposa Grove of Yosemite National Park can be seen in ½ to a full day. The highlight is viewing the giant sequoia trees through […]
In May 2025, I did a research road trip to Southern Utah for research purposes. I visited 3 national parks, 2 national monuments, and 2 state parks. I scouted out hotels and restaurants along the way. I drove 1500 miles and hiked 30 miles! Here’s the day-by-day overview of what I did, where I stayed, […]
Cape Flattery is the northwesternmost point in the contiguous lower 48 states. Situated just outside the Olympic National Park boundary, this area is well worth the detour. Cape Flattery is known for its moody, vast ocean views. A 3/4th mile hike to Cape Flattery takes you through a thriving temperate rainforest to overlooks showcasing a […]
We visit the beautiful Ozark country, including Oklahoma, Branson, Missouri, and Arkansas. Resources
Arkansas is called the Natural State and has a great history of the Ozarks. Discover some great things to see and do! Resources
Join us to discover what there is to do in Estes Park, how long to stay here, and how to get around. Resources
