Which Entrance Should I Use For Olympic National Park? Olympic’s 5 Entrances Explained

Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula with Highway 101 encompassing the park, equalling over 300 miles if you drive it in a loop. There are five main entrances to the park and a few beach accesses as well. So you may be wondering, which entrance should I use? The most popular entrances […]
How to Visit Sunrise in Mount Rainier: 8 Things To Do

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

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 […]
West Glacier vs. Many Glacier: Which Side is Better? (Lodging + Things To Do)

Planning a trip to Glacier National Park is a huge process, and one important step is deciding which side of the park you’d like to spend your time in. Of course, you are not bound to one side and it would be ideal to visit both the west side and the east side, but sometimes […]
How to Visit Zion and Bryce Canyon: Epic 3-Day Road Trip

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 […]
How to Visit Utah’s National Parks: Epic 5-7 Day Itinerary

Southwest Desert landscapes don’t get any better: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks make for one epic road trip! Most people know they want to visit these parks but aren’t sure how many days to plan for their trip, how many days to spend in each park, where to stay, and […]
Driving in Monument Valley: 10 Things You Need to Know

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 + Grand Teton 3–7 Day Itinerary: Quick Trip Planner for First-Time Visitors

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. […]
How Many Days Should I Visit Grand Teton? (+1 to 3 Day Itinerary)

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 to Grand Teton Road Trip: 3-7 Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

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 […]