There’s a reason Yellowstone National Park is one of the most iconic destinations in the United States. It is a place where bubbling geysers, colorful hot springs, dramatic canyons, and roaming wildlife come together in one unforgettable landscape. Whether it is your first visit or a long-awaited return, the sheer size and variety of the park can feel overwhelming at…
Tucked into the rugged beauty of southwest Colorado, Durango is the perfect home base for unforgettable mountain adventures and some of the best day trips in the state. Within just a few hours’ drive, you can ride a historic train to Silverton, soak in hot springs in Pagosa Springs, explore ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, or wander…
If you’re planning an unforgettable stop in the American Southwest, there are so many incredible things to do in petrified forest national park that it can be hard to know where to begin. Located in northeastern Arizona, Petrified Forest National Park is a surreal landscape of colorful badlands, ancient fossilized trees, and fascinating cultural sites. To make the most of…
If you’re looking for unforgettable desert scenery without committing to long or difficult treks, these easy hikes in Sedona deliver some of the most breathtaking views in Arizona with minimal effort. From peaceful canyon walks and shady forest trails to iconic red rock formations and reflective creekside viewpoints, Sedona offers a wide variety of landscapes that are accessible to hikers…
Zion National Park is one of the Utah Mighty Five national parks and is one of the most impressive parks in the USA. Five million other people agree with me since that’s how many people visit this park every year, making it the 2nd most visited in the USA. Zion is best known for its most challenging hikes: Angel’s Landing,…
Florida is most well-known for its pristine beaches and party vibes, but did you know Florida also has 3 national parks? It is the only state east of the Mississippi River with more than 1 national park. And lucky for us, all 3 parks can be seen on the ultimate Miami to Key West Road Trip. Disclaimer: This post may contain…
Joshua Tree National Park is one that gets a lot of hype and a lot of visitors, usually staying in the top ten most visited parks. This park sits where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet creating a unique ecosystem containing plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere else. Joshua Tree officially became a national park in 1994 to…
A lot of websites rank the best hiking trails in the USA. They all vary, and they are all generally based on the opinion of one person. All Trails’s ranking system is based on tens of thousands of reviews by real people who hike trails across America. If you want to hike one or all of these highly ranked trails,…
California, Oregon, and Washington are the most amazing states, and my favorite states to travel to for their unbelievable scenic hikes, gorgeous landscapes, and epic sights. One great way to spend 2 weeks exploring these states is by traveling from San Francisco to Seattle. For the best San Francisco to Seattle Road Trip, follow the itinerary detailed out below. There…
Next to New York City, Los Angeles is the most well-known American city both domestically and internationally. This is probably due to Hollywood and the movie industry. There is a higher concentration of celebrities in L.A. than anywhere else in the world, so people flock here to try and spot one. I would hold off your dreams of being amateur…