If you drove straight from San Francisco to Las Vegas, it would take you approximately 9 hours which can be accomplished in one, long day. But why rush through California when you can spend 7 days trekking through 4 national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Death Valley. This San Francisco to Las Vegas road trip is the ultimate way…
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Go On a National Park Roadtrip! 12 Incredible 1-Week Itineraries
US National Parks are some of the most beautiful and truly amazing places the country has to offer. With people having limited vacation time, many travelers want to fit as many destinations as possible into their time away from work. With various types of parks that offer mountains, desert, red rocks, beaches, wildlife, and more, this article gives ample week…
The Grand Circle Road Trip is a loop that covers some of the best Southwest America has to offer. Six national parks plus several national monuments and landmarks that highlight the iconic red rocks and sandstone landforms that have been carved out and formed from erosion, mostly due to the serpentine Colorado River. This part of the country is rather…
Las Vegas is best known as being an oasis for gambling and partying. But this desert city is also a great place to begin a hiking vacation. Below are nine great locations for hiking near Las Vegas, organized from the closest to the furthest away. These destinations can be visited in just a few hours or part of road trip…
The vast, raw and rugged beauty of this Nevada state park is one of the many reasons to visit Valley of Fire. This is one of my favorite parks to explore, and I have been to several state and national parks. For information on Valley of Fire entrance fees, how to get here, and other things to know before you…
Las Vegas is a city like no other in the world where hotels try to persuade you to enter their casino by enticing you with delicious restaurants, epic nightlife, and party pool scenes. But one of the more fascinating ways they try to attract you is with their elaborate themes that will have you mesmerized. Some hotels are so detailed…
During this two-day, self-guided walking tour of Las Vegas, you will hit most of the casinos and must-see attractions along the iconic Strip. I follow this route any time I travel to Las Vegas with a first-time visitor. It is best for this itinerary that you begin your walking tour in the center of The Strip. One day you will…
Valley of Fire State Park is a little gem I recently discovered that you can explore as a day trip from Vegas. If you find yourself needed a break from the crowds while visiting Sin City or if you are flying in or out of Las Vegas as the starting point of a Southwest road trip, take some time to…
Who is ready for an epic girls trip? I think we all are! My girlfriends and I had the perfect long weekend Las Vegas girls trip earlier this year. This itinerary was the ideal combination of poolside relaxing, sightseeing, show watching, and beverage enjoying for my girls and me. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links so if you make a…
I have traveled to Las Vegas countless times over the past decade and have stayed at Excalibur, Planet Hollywood, Caesar’s, The Wynn, Venetian, Flamingo, and Golden Nugget. For the past half-decade, I have visited Sin City almost 20 times, and I have only stayed at Paris Las Vegas. I feel very strongly that this hotel is the best option on…