Moab, Utah is well-known for its beautiful desert-like landscape with unique sandstone formations. You could spend days exploring the area via 4×4 vehicles, helicopters, rafting, and hiking. However, some of the most famous landmarks can only be accessed by hiking. The landscapes and rock formations that Moab is famous for are constantly changing from erosion. Some change slowly, but some…
When I think of Santa Barbara, I think of endless sunny days, rows of palm trees, and surfers yelling, “Cowabunga, dude!” While I did not hear any “Hang ten!” or “I’m stoked!”, there were definitely enough surfers and palm trees to satisfy my imagination. But Santa Barbara is more than just a sleepy surf town. It has wine tasting, shopping,…
If you are headed to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix, you can make the full drive in less than 4 hours. However, some of the most beautiful parts of Arizona lie between the two destinations, so why not make a vacation out of it. Spend 7 days exploring red rock formations, national monuments, swimming holes, and a massive canyon on…
Colorado is known as an outdoor haven for hikers, skiers, off-roaders, whitewater rafters, and so much more. Denver is Colorado’s most populated city, and it is also easy to fly into from most other cities in America. You have so many vacation options when Denver is your starting point. Here are my favorite 1-week road trips from Denver throughout Colorado…
Yosemite National Park is one of the most amazing national parks in America and is nestled in northern California. Yosemite is known for its epic hikes including Half Dome, which is a treacherous trail ranked one of the best in all of the USA. But you do not need to hike long or difficult hikes to see some of the…
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite beaches, lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, wildlife abundance…the list goes on and on! These four 1-week Pacific Northwest Road Trip ideas can be explored independently, or they can be combined…
Redwood National and State Parks are truly a Northern California gem. The best hikes in Redwood National Park are about the journey, not the destination. Every walk among these giant redwood trees will bring amazement to your eyes. Even as you walk amongst them, it is hard to fathom how big they truly are and how long they have been…
Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park, and it is truly unique. This pristine lake is the deepest in America and was formed when Mount Mazama erupted and collapsed. The lake is filled solely by rain and snow precipitation. These things to do at Crater Lake are the perfect way to spend 1-2 days in this truly special national…
I know I have said it in multiple blogs, but Oregon is my favorite state to visit in the US. It has beautiful coastlines, bountiful waterfalls, lush rainforests, delicious wine, fresh fruit, and so much more. In this 14-day Oregon road trip itinerary, you will get to see the best that the state has to offer! This is a pretty…
Do go chasing waterfalls! Especially the ones in Oregon. My favorite hikes are the ones where a waterfall is the main feature which is probably a huge reason why Oregon is my favorite state to hike in. There are still a handful of waterfall hikes that are on my bucket list, but I have not been able to hike them…