How to Spend 1 to 5 Days in Moab: Itinerary Ideas for an Epic Trip!

How to Spend 1 to 5 Days in Moab: Itinerary Ideas for an Epic Trip!

I’ve spent a lot of time in Utah over the years, road tripping through its national parks and exploring as much of the Southwest as I could. Of all the places in Utah I’ve visited — which include five national parks and at least twice as many state parks — truly nothing beats the beauty…

The Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

The Ultimate Weekend Trip Packing List: What to Pack for a Weekend Getaway

One thing I’ve always excelled at is packing light.  I’ve been to the Arctic twice in the winter — using just a carry-on. A six-week trip spanning Moldova, Ukraine, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, and Portugal — also in a carry-on. I even went on a five-month backpacking trip through Europe and Morocco, with temperatures…

North Rim Vs. South Rim Grand Canyon: Which Side is Right for You?

North Rim Vs. South Rim Grand Canyon: Which Side is Right for You?

The Grand Canyon is rightfully one of the most renowned landmarks in all of America, and there’s no wonder that it figures high on nearly everyone’s national parks bucket list. The Grand Canyon was formed by the rushing waters of the Colorado River after many million years of erosion and assisted by plate tectonics which…

How to Visit the Valley of Fire From Las Vegas: Day Trip Guide

How to Visit the Valley of Fire From Las Vegas: Day Trip Guide

Just 45 minutes outside of Vegas is one of the most spectacularly under-the-radar spots in the entire American Southwest: Nevada’s Valley of Fire. The American Southwest road trip is so popular that it’s become a tad predictable. You’ll hit Zion and Bryce and Arches, for sure. The Grand Canyon, because duh.  You’ll pop through Page,…

15 Best Grand Canyon Airbnbs & Vacation Rentals: Glamping, Tiny Houses + Beyond

15 Best Grand Canyon Airbnbs & Vacation Rentals: Glamping, Tiny Houses + Beyond

The Grand Canyon is one of those places that figures highly on nearly everyone’s U.S. bucket lists. This stunning natural wonder was one of the first national parks in the United States, the result of erosion from the Colorado River over 6 million years. At a whopping 277 miles long and a maximum depth over…