This post contains affiliate links. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, and the Canadian Rockies are all places where black and grizzly bears roam. If you are planning on doing any hiking in or around these areas, carrying bear spray is strongly recommended. Bear spray shoots an average of 30 feet for the duration of 5-9 seconds […]
I spent several days visiting every town outside of Zion National Park and all the main hotels inside the park and outside the park, so I could find the BEST place for you to stay when visiting Yosemite. My name is Matt, and I’ve been visiting Zion my entire life and it’s one of my […]
You’ve got your plans set and are excited to see some incredible scenery at Zion National Park. But what gear do you need to bring? You want to have the right stuff without overpacking. Read on, and I’ll tell you exactly what you need. To hike at Zion National Park, you will need Narrows Specific […]
Yellowstone National Park includes so many things to see and do including viewing wildlife, visiting geysers, and seeing spectacular waterfalls and canyons. With the park being the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined, figuring out how to see the whole thing can seem daunting. We’re Matt and Cheryl and we have been writing travel […]
The beauty of Yellowstone National Park is breathtaking. The geyser basins are unique sights that you can’t see anywhere else in the world and opportunities to view wildlife add a sense of adventure. This is why I take my family there EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. Even with all there is to do inside Yellowstone National Park, […]
Heading to Zion National Park, but you’re wondering about the most affordable way to get there. Maybe you’ve heard about the shuttle system at Zion and you’re wondering if you need a rental car. In this article, I’ll give you some things I’ve learned through experience and through research to help you plan your trip. Unless you […]
You’ve arranged transportation, booked your lodging, and painstakingly researched the sights and activities for your vacation. Now all you need to do is throw some clothes in a suitcase, right? Packing the right things for your Yellowstone vacation will greatly increase your enjoyment and comfort. The little things can make a big difference. After many […]
Planning your trip to Yellowstone can be DAUNTING. It’s so big and there are many things to see and do. Your ability to see and do many things depends on where you stay. There are 9 hotels/lodges within Yellowstone National Park with over 2,000 total combined rooms. The greatest advantage to staying within the park […]
Grand Teton National Park is one of the BEST places to see wildlife in the Lower 48 states. It doesn’t even have to take a backseat to Yellowstone National Park. So, where can you find wildlife in Grand Teton? Animals are found all over Grand Teton National Park, including moose, elk, bison, deer, pronghorn (antelope), […]
I’ll never forget the time we camped near Hebgen Lake, just outside of Yellowstone. We were in a tent. And at night, we heard coyotes howling nearby. It was thrilling! You can’t get that in a hotel. If you’re thinking about camping in Yellowstone…good decision!! Yellowstone has 12 campgrounds and over 2,000 campsites. Campers should plan […]
