Are you visiting the Grand Canyon soon, and wondering what your options are if you are visiting the South Rim? Lodging at the Grand Canyon is available year-round at the South Rim and ranges from rustic cabins to luxury accommodations. There are 6 lodges within Grand Canyon National Park and nightly rates range from $90-$350 […]
You’re planning your big trip to the Grand Canyon and you’ve heard about the mule rides to the bottom of the canyon. Maybe you’re wondering: What are your options for mule rides, and how much do they cost? Mule ride options include 1-3 hour rides along the rim of the canyon, 3-hour rides into the […]
Jacob Lake, Arizona, is known as the “Gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.” Are you visiting the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and wondering what there is to do in Jacob Lake? The main things to do at Jacob Lake are visiting the nearby North Rim of the Grand Canyon and […]
If you’re visiting the Grand Canyon, and you’re anything like us, you probably aren’t planning on hiking 22 miles across the Grand Canyon. But you might be wondering, “Are there any hikes I CAN do while I’m there?” There are 5 “day hikes” at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (the rim most people […]
Visiting Zion National Park and want to know your camping options? Zion National Park has 2 campgrounds near the main park entry. These campgrounds are in high demand because they are located in the beautiful Zion Canyon. If these are not available, there are many camping, glamping, and boondocking options near Zion National Park. We’ve […]
Knowing which airport is best for arrival and which entrance you will be using for your Yellowstone and Grand Teton vacation will help reduce the stress of planning your trip. Here is some information that will help you with airport locations, distance to entrances, ticket prices, and route options for your Yellowstone and Grand Teton […]
If you’re planning a trip to Zion National Park, you MUST know how to use the shuttle system before you go. The Zion Shuttle System is composed of two systems: the Springdale City Shuttle (which gets you TO Zion National Park), and the Zion Shuttle System (which gets you around IN the park). Both shuttle […]
One of the most common questions I receive is: How long does it take to get around in Yellowstone? Because Yellowstone is so big, planning a trip can be difficult. It’s hard to know how to plan out your days when you don’t know how long it will take you to get places. You must […]
WELCOME TO THE WEST! Grand Teton and nearby Jackson, WY, give people an AMAZING feel for the American West. Grand Teton National Park is most famous for its towering mountain peaks, pristine lakes, and wildlife-filled Jackson Hole Valley. Many people add Grand Teton to their Yellowstone vacation because the two are next-door neighbors. But Grand […]
Sitting on the benches surrounding Old Faithful, we joined the crowd in anticipation of the eruption. However, the projected time came and went and we began to wonder if this would be the time Old Faithful breaks the cycle. It wasn’t until about 10 minutes past the projected time that Old Faithful delivered once again […]
