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 […]
The Black Hills is one of my very favorite vacations! There’s wildlife, caves, cool drives, mountain lakes, prairies, quirky roadside shops, historic sites, and of course Mount Rushmore! You’ll never run out of things to do. Four days is the perfect amount of time to visit the Black Hills. This allows you to see all […]
Paradise Inn, “One of the Great Lodges of the West,” as its website proclaims, sits below Mount Rainier with direct access to the renowned Skyline Trail. It’s known to be a rustic experience and expensive, but it’s the one lodge in Paradise with an unbeatable location. So is it worth staying there? Paradise Inn is […]
Few destinations match the Black Hills for the variety of things to do. With 6 national parks and monuments, the incredible Custer State Park, the old West Town of Deadwood, and the quirky town of Wall Drug, plus dozens of tourist activities, there is something for everyone. But when is the best time of year […]
Bryce Canyon is one of my very favorite national parks! Its hoodoos are so unique; there’s excellent hiking, cool star parties, great drives, and fun recreation. One to two days is the perfect amount of time to visit Bryce Canyon. Staying overnight allows guests to see a sunset, view the stars, and see a sunrise. […]
Monument Valley is a cornerstone of any trip to the Southwest and a uniquely American icon. There is something magical about the towering buttes dotted across the desert landscape. Most people visit as part of a longer trip, but how many days should you allot for Monument Valley? One day is enough to see Monument Valley, […]
Mount Rainier has an argument for the best natural wildflower show in the United States. Year after year diverse wildflowers sprout below Mount Rainier’s summit and become a sought-after display for photographers and visitors alike. The question is, when and where can you see these wildflowers in Mount Rainier? The best time and place to […]
