Summary The Black Hills are located in South Dakota. They aren’t towering like the Rocky Mountains, but they are really fun to explore by hiking, biking, or driving. An added bonus: a lot of wildlife! There are six national park sites in the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Badlands, Minuteman Missile, and […]
You’re planning your big trip to Glacier National Park, and you’ve heard about the historic boat tours available in the park. They all offer a uniquely beautiful perspective, which means it can be overwhelming to select a boat tour (or tours) to add to your itinerary. Luckily, as a seasonal park employee and former boat […]
Planning a trip to the national parks these days can be a little stressful because they are so crowded! Many national parks are setting visitation records each year. You may have heard that many popular national parks are moving to ticketed entry or reservation systems. So, is Bryce one of those parks? Bryce Canyon does […]
by Matt, Nov 2021 Hi fellow traveler! I hope your 2021 summer was exciting! If you’re like us, you’ve had it up to here with COVID, but hopefully, you got out of the house and explored our amazing world this year. THANK YOU For me, this year was incredibly special for a few reasons. First, […]
If you’re visiting Bryce Canyon, do yourself a favor and make sure to watch a sunrise! Yes, you have to get up early, but it’s totally worth it. That’s why we suggest staying near Bryce instead of between Bryce and Zion. And I’m not someone who would tell you to watch a sunrise everywhere you […]
We’re always looking for variety on our vacations. We’ve really grown to enjoy renting bikes and ebikes because they are usually fun, affordable, and allow you to be in nature without being behind a windshield. We recently rented ebikes at Bryce Canyon and we want to help you to prepare if you’re thinking of doing […]
Many people visit Bryce Canyon for a day and move on to another national park, like Zion or the Grand Canyon. But don’t overlook the entire area surrounding Bryce! Bryce Canyon is part of “Canyon Country,” which is also an ATV playground. If you’re looking to add some adventure to your Bryce Canyon itinerary, consider […]
When I plan a vacation, I ALWAYS start with the map! The National Park Service creates wonderful maps of the parks that are a necessity when visiting the parks. When you enter the park, they will give you a brochure that includes the park map. However, you can also access them online before you go. […]
We’ve been to Bryce Canyon many times and we want to help you enjoy your trip to Bryce. In this article, we’ll help you understand how to get around Bryce Canyon. One question people often have is: “Does Bryce Canyon have a shuttle system?” Yes, Bryce Canyon has a very good – and free – […]
There’s no better place to feel like you’re in the Old West than Bryce Canyon! And there’s no better way to do that than on horseback. If you’re thinking about horseback riding on your trip to Bryce Canyon, let me say: GOOD CHOICE! BUT, there are some very important things you need to know before […]
