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Are Flash Floods Common in Zion National Park?

bend in the river in the Narrows

Zion National Park is a natural wonderland, attracting millions of visitors every year with its awe-inspiring vistas, towering cliffs, and cascading waterfalls. Unfortunately, with its rugged terrain and unique topography, the park is also a magnet for flash floods. What are Flash Floods? Flash floods are sudden, intense torrents of water that can unleash tremendous […]

9 AMAZING Things to Do Outside Zion National Park

grafton zion

Five million people flock to Zion National Park every year for its beautiful scenery and bucket-list-worthy hikes. After spending a couple of days exploring the park, visitors may wonder: What else is there to do near Zion National Park? The answer is… a ton! Southern Utah is FULL of fun adventures, hikes, off-roading, little towns, […]

The Best Dining Spots in Zion & Springdale

zion lodge

Zion National Park is known for its bucket-list-worthy hikes like Angels Landing and The Narrows, but it can also be a hotspot for some great restaurants! So after you are worn out from hiking, set your pack aside and pull up a seat at one of Zion’s or Springdale’s best restaurants. Zion National Park has […]

How Much Time Do I Need to Visit Capitol Reef National Park?

View of Capitol Reef National Park

If you’re planning your big Utah national parks road trip – often called “The Mighty Five” – one of the big questions you’re probably asking yourself is how much time you should dedicate to Capitol Reef, the middle and least well-known of the five parks. We recommend spending about 3/4 of a day in Capitol […]

12 ABSOLUTE BEST Activities when Visiting Page, AZ (+ Where to Eat and Stay)

The sun sets amid a cloudy sky over the red sandstone cliffs of Lake Powell, Utah. The water of the lake ripples and reflects the setting sun.

Heading to Page, AZ, and not sure what there is to do? Actually, there is a lot! The city of Page and neighboring Lake Powell are an outdoor adventure hub, perfect for visitors of all ages and abilities, from watersports to hiking, biking, and history. Keep reading for all of our favorite activities to do […]

The Best of Page, Arizona

family in Antelope Canyon upper

IMPORTANT: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently experienced extensive damage due to a forest fire and will remain closed throughout the 2025 travel season. Visit the NPS Site for more up-to-date information. If you’re ever wondering what there is to do between Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon, there are some fun things to do […]

Do’s & Don’ts Of Glacier National Park

Scenery from boat ride in Glacier National Park

Plan a great trip to Glacier National Park! While on our last visit to Glacier, we put together some do’s and don’ts for visiting Glacier. Here they are: Resources

Mount Rushmore & Black Hills Trip Planner

Faces on Mount Rushmore

We’re here to help you visit the Black Hills. Planning a trip to a GIANT place like the Black Hills can be daunting. There are 6 national park sights, Custer State Park, and hundreds of tourist attractions. In this video, we tell you the most important things to know as you plan your trip. Resources

The 7 WEIRDEST Attractions In The Black Hills!

Chainsaw carving of Smokey the Bear Black Hills

The Black Hills have some sneaky fun places to visit. We share with you our top 7 places to see while you’re on your trip to the West, including Wall Drug & Reptile Gardens. Added bonus…a couple of them are free!! Here is what we cover: Resources

5 Great Places Everyone Should Visit 

Theodore Roosevelt

In this recording of a live presentation, we talk about the five places everyone should visit and how they are related in some way or another to Theodore Roosevelt. Resources