Hiking in the Desert: 11 things to know before you go

woman hiking in desert

If you’re headed off on your great American road trip, you may be planning on visiting some of our wonderful national parks in the Southwest. If you’re planning on hiking, BE PREPARED! Hiking in the desert is very different than hiking on mountain trails because the trails are often difficult to find, the summers are […]

10 Unique Gifts for National Park Lovers

by Matt, July 2022 Here in the Rockies, we’re surrounded by gorgeous parks that we’ve been visiting our entire lives! We love the parks, and you do as well. Here are our favorite gift ideas for you or the National Park lover in your life! Blankets A blanket is PERFECT for those long road trips […]

Does Bryce Canyon require reservations? 10 Things to Know before you go

by Matt, Updated May 2022 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 reservations systems. So, is Bryce one of […]

How to ride a bike into Bryce Canyon: rentals, eBikes, trails, and more

by Matt, Oct 2021 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 […]

The best ATV rentals, tours, and trails near Bryce Canyon

by Matt, Oct 2021 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 […]

Are there shuttles at Bryce Canyon? How to get around Bryce Canyon

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 – […]

Bryce Canyon Horseback Rides: 9 options and our review

by Matt, Oct 2021 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 […]