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 […]
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of the most beautiful and unique places on the planet, but the weather here surprises most visitors. it snows in the winter and has lower temperatures than its neighboring national parks of Arches and Zion because it sits at 8,000 ft elevation. The best time to visit Bryce Canyon […]
Are you heading to Mount Rainier National Park this summer and curious about which entrance you should use and how you should approach the new timed entry system? There are three entrances to Mount Rainier: Nisqually, White River and Steven Canyon. Taking the Stevens Canyon Entrance will provide the easiest access to the main attractions […]
One of the most common questions I receive is: how do I get around Bryce Canyon? Although Bryce Canyon is a small national park, it’s in the desert and has some remote roads and a shuttle system. You can access the Amphitheater, the most popular site in Bryce Canyon, via their free shuttle, but you […]
