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…
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!
Planning a trip to the gorgeous Glacier National Park? Then you’re surely planning to cruise along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, an iconic 50-mile path, which takes drivers up and through the Rockies, with absolutely spectacular views around every bend. This epic scenic drive is on the bucket list of pretty much every traveler at Glacier, so planning ahead will make your visit that much better. Here are some tips on how to have the best experience driving on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Soaring mountain ranges. A sparkling bay dotted with ferries. Colorful house boats. Seattle, Washington is a one-of-a-kind city, nestled between the Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges. If you’re visiting this awesome city but are short on time, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your weekend in Seattle.
Palm Springs is a bit of a quirky destination- think “retro resort chic” meets “desert hippie”, with just a dash of “pool party” thrown in for good measure. If you are planning a weekend in Palm Springs, here is a complete guide on making the most of your trip to this funky town, from where to stay, what to pack, and the off-beat sites that are absolutely worth your limited time.
Headed to Palm Springs, California for the weekend, but not sure where to eat? Not to worry- there are some fantastic places to score vegan food in this desert oasis, from artisanal ice cream to a deli cranking out some of the best house-made plant-based “meats” on the planet. Here’s my guide to having a weekend full of absolutely delicious vegan eats in Palm Springs.
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