Can You Do Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore in a Day?

There are so many things to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but probably the two most famous attractions in the Black Hills are mountain carvings: Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Many people wonder: Can I visit both of these in one day? It is possible to visit Mount Rushmore and […]
How to Visit the Cliff Dwellings in Navajo National Monument in Arizona

Navajo National Monument is a national park site located between Page, Arizona, and Monument Valley. It’s worth the slight detour to visit this underrated little park on your way between these two areas. Though not nearly as impressive or as easily accessible as Mesa Verde National Park, it is a nice place to view cliff […]
Navajo Bridge & Lees Ferry Near Page, AZ: Underrated Grand Canyon Sites!

Navajo Bridge and Lees Ferry are two sites located near Page, Arizona, that were surprisingly fun! Here are the basics you need to know if you’re thinking about visiting these sites. IMPORTANT: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently experienced extensive damage due to a forest fire and will remain closed throughout the 2025 […]
How to Visit Antelope Canyon: Complete Guide

Antelope Canyon is a famous attraction near Page, AZ. I found it rather complicated when I started researching the canyon because In this article, I’ll try to simplify it for you. This is based on my research and my own experience in visiting three of the canyons. 6 Antelope Canyons To my knowledge, there are […]
How to Visit Horseshoe Bend (+ Rafting Review)

Horseshoe Bend is a large bend in the Colorado River near Page, AZ. It is part of the Grand Canyon, though not technically part of Grand Canyon National Park. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area gets to claim Horseshoe Bend. IMPORTANT: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently experienced extensive damage due to a forest fire […]
The Grand Canyon Lodge: The Most Underrated National Park Lodge

The Grand Canyon Lodge is the center of activity on the less crowded North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Though it often seems forgotten, it provides some of the best views of any national park lodge. IMPORTANT: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently experienced extensive damage due to a forest fire and will […]
Things that Surprised Us About the Grand Canyon

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. Until this year, we had never done the Grand Canyon properly and boy were we surprised at the things we saw and learned! […]
Grand Canyon: Don’t Do These 7 Things

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. Here are 7 NON-OBVIOUS don’ts for the Grand Canyon- including 2 that are things you don’t need to worry about! This is what […]
20 Things You Didn’t Know About the Grand Canyon

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. The Grand Canyon is MASSIVE! Have you ever wondered how big it is? Or if people have died there? Or maybe you’re wondering […]
Where to Eat at the Grand Canyon

No need to worry about food if you are traveling to the Grand Canyon…. there’s plenty. Check out all the options from grocery stores to fine dining. Some of the options: Additional Resources