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 […]

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

hoodoos from Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon

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

sun setting in Monument Valley

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

Teton mountains

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)

river with trees and mountains in background

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

Bison in field

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 […]

What is the Best Entry to Grand Teton? Grand Teton’s 4 Entrances

Grand Teton Entrance Station

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 […]

10 Can’t-Miss Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

people hiking in grand teton

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 […]