Jessica Schmit With such a magnificent landscape, it can be a challenge to narrow down what to see if you’ve only got one day in Arches National Park. If you’re trying to plan the perfect day, keep on reading below for my tips on where to stay in Moab, what to pack, and of course, the very best hikes in Arches National Park.
Petrified Forest National Park is an absolute hidden gem, located along historic Route 66 in the desert of northeastern Arizona. While it may have less dramatic landscapes than its national park siblings like Zion or Grand Teton, the scenery here is absolutely stunning, with vibrant badlands and rolling hills. If you plan on making a pitstop at the Petrified Forest National Park, here’s everything you need to know about having an awesome day.
If you’ve only got a day to see this hidden gem, it can be challenging to figure out how to best make use of your time in the park, which is packed to the brim with vibrant arches, domes, and cliffs just waiting to be explored. Keep on reading for a complete guide on how to spend one day in Capitol Reef National Park, from where to stay to the very best hikes.
Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwest Utah, is home to some of the most interesting landscapes in the United States. The park is known for its unique hoodoos, these tall skinny shafts of pink and orange rock protruding from the desert floor, sometimes reaching the height of a ten-story building! With its towering hoodoos and cascading desert hills, visiting Bryce feels a bit like visiting a completely different planet…
Zion National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is the third most visited park in the beloved national park system and it’s easy to see why. Home to towering canyons, the turquoise water of the Virgin River snaking its way through the park, and a bevy of adorable big-horned sheep friends, Zion is the perfect place for outdoor adventure lovers and photographers…
If you’re an RVer on a budget, you may already be on to a little secret weapon- a lot of casinos will allow RVs to stay in their parking lots- FOR FREE! But if you haven’t done it before, it can seem a bit odd. Do you have to make reservations? How long can you stay? Can you unhitch your trailer during your stay? Keep on reading for everything you need to know about camping in your RV in casino parking lots.
Recreational vehicles are more popular than ever and millennials and Gen Z-ers are flocking to one particular kind of RV- campervans. But campervans are not without their drawbacks and, if you’re in the market to buy an RV, I’d argue that one type may be a better fit for you than a campervan- the mighty travel trailer. In fact, here’s 8 reasons you should buy a travel trailer vs. doing van life.
Banff, Canada is growing as an ever-more popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with its out-of-this-world landscape of grand mountains and technicolor lakes. So if you, too, plan on visiting Banff for a long weekend, but aren’t sure of what your options will be like as a vegan in the land of poutine, fear not! There are some great vegan options in Banff and the surrounding cities to fuel you up for your hiking adventures and beyond.
Purchasing a travel trailer and nervous about towing for the first time? You’re not alone- one of the most common reasons for people to choose an RV other than a travel trailer is due to anxiety around towing. Although there’s tons of blog articles out there with tips for towing for the first time, I’ve found that they kind of miss the mark….
Umpqua Hot Springs is iconic- a gorgeous series of seven cascading hot springs, tucked into an evergreen forest, overlooking a rushing river below- and is a must-stop site if you’re traveling in Southwest Oregon. So if you find yourself in the Pacific Northwest and fancy yourself a natural hot tub (and, let’s be real, who doesn’t?), add Umpqua Hot Springs to your bucketlist and use the tips that I’m sharing below to make your visit as epic as possible!
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