Observation Point is one of those hikes that has gotten really popular online—especially as a backup plan for Angels Landing. So I went and did it (via the East Mesa Trail, which is the main way people access it right now), and I’ve got thoughts. This is a review of Observation Point via East Mesa Trail in Zion. It’s a quiet, […]
Zion Canyon is one of the most beautiful places in the American West, and in recent years, biking has become one of the most popular ways to experience it. Instead of waiting in shuttle lines or driving yourself, many visitors are renting bikes or e-bikes and riding directly into the canyon. Biking Zion Canyon is […]
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is the #1 reason most people visit Glacier National Park. This awe-inspiring road cut into the side of the mountains carries you into forests, up through cliffs, past waterfalls, over a mountain pass on the Continental Divide, and down toward shimmering lakes and rivers with impressive scenery around every turn. Glacier’s Red […]
Mesa Verde National Park is one of those “Wow!” locations in the West. It’s one of the most unique national parks in the country because it protects the remains of the Ancestral Puebloan civilization, including the cliff dwellings they built over 700 years ago. Mesa Verde is a perfect one-day park. The thing to do […]
Ouray is a small mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, known as the Switzerland of America. Founded in the 1870s as a mining town, Ouray has remained true to its origins as a historic, Victorian-style community. Now, more commonly known for its outdoor recreation activities, Ouray is busy year-round with people […]
Durango, Colorado, is a lively mountain town nestled in the San Juan Mountains of the state’s southwest corner. Established in 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company, Durango is known for its Old West charm and outdoor adventure. Durango offers historic streets lined with galleries, breweries, and restaurants alongside easy access to outdoor […]
Grand Lake is the lesser-known gateway town on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Just a small percentage of the people visiting make it to this charming lake town, but it’s a nice change of pace from the crowds of Estes Park, where most people stay. It’s what Estes Park was like 30 […]
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