Our Epic 6-Day Four Corners Road Trip Itinerary (April 2025)

man and woman in front of Ancestral Puebloan Ruins

In April 2025, we took a road trip through the Four Corners region (Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado). This was one of the most amazing trips we’ve ever experienced. We’ve visited this area several times, and it delivers new and wonderful surprises every time. Here’s a day-by-day overview of our trip, what we did, […]

What is the Best Entrance to Yosemite? Yosemite’s 5 Entrances

entrance booths and American Flag at the entrance to Yosemite

If you’ve never been to Yosemite, you may be wondering, “Which entrance is best to use”? You may even be unaware that there are multiple entrances! Because the park is so big, it is essential to know where you will enter to plan enough travel time for all of your activities. There isn’t really a […]

Wind Cave VS Jewel Cave: Everything You Need to Know

people walking along pathway in cave

If you are visiting the Black Hills, visiting a cave should be high on your to-do list. The trick is that there are two amazing caves in the area, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument. Most travelers only have time to see one of them, so which one should you choose? Jewel […]

Glacier’s 11 Most Popular Hikes (+ Hidden Gems)

Hiker on a trail in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is a hiker’s paradise, with 734 miles of trail that carry you through lush valleys, into alpine wildflower meadows, and past sparkling rivers and turquoise lakes. Glacier truly has something for everyone when it comes to hiking options. If you are physically able, I highly recommend taking an all-day hike, as it […]

How to Visit Paradise in Mount Rainier: 10 Things To Do

lake with mountain reflection

While planning a trip to Mount Rainier National Park, you may realize that the Paradise Corridor is known as the park’s showstopper. Even with the crowds, every hike, lake, and sunset make it a truly unique place to visit, with access to rich mountaineering and an incredible variety and abundance of wildflowers. My name is […]

How to Visit Sunrise in Mount Rainier: 8 Things To Do 

view of Mount Rainier

If you’re planning a trip to Mount Rainier, you should put aside at least one, maybe two days to explore the Sunrise Corridor. The Sunrise Corridor may be less famous than the Paradise Corridor, but it features some of the best hikes, views, and wildflower valleys in Mount Rainier National Park without nearly as much […]

Estes Park vs. Grand Lake: Where to Stay When Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park

Trees with fall colors with a lake and mountains in the background

When visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the first choices you make is where to stay. Normally, this is a straightforward decision, but when there are two beautiful mountain towns, Estes Park and Grand Lake, on two different sides of Rocky Mountain National Park, it can require extra consideration.  Estes Park is the most […]

How To Visit Zion and Bryce Canyon: Epic 3-Day Road Trip

Riverside Walk in Zion Canyon

Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are two of the most beautiful red rock desert parks in the world. The towering walls of Zion and the unique hoodoos of Bryce Canyon are something everyone should see in their lifetime. But how do you see both of these parks in one trip, and how many days […]