Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah are two of the most unique parks in the American Southwest. Typically people spend 2-3 days exploring Moab and the two nearby national parks, but sometimes you just do not have the time to spend multiple days. If you only have one day, here is how to hit the highlights from Arches to…
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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…
Lower Calf Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall hike in Utah’s Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. While this park is very remote, this hike is very popular and can get extremely crowded. The hike is a 6.9-mile, out and back trail. Even though this hike is not a very difficult one, the total length is quite a lot for…
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…
If you are lucky enough to live in Portland or even if you are just visiting here, you have so many great nearby places to visit. Day trips from Portland include a range of destinations that involve hiking, sightseeing, wine tasting, beach combing, shopping, and so much more. The longest I would be willing to drive for a day trip…
Dry Creek Falls via the Pacific Crest Trail is a really nice hike in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge area to an amazing plunging waterfall. The hike itself is a steady incline through lush, green forests, ground-covering ferns, and giant slugs crossing the path. It looks like a scene straight out of the movie, FernGully. When I was researching this hike,…
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area of Oregon is one of the most beautiful spots in America, and it is my favorite place to hike. Waterfalls, lush forests, and gorges….what’s not to love! The great part is the best hikes in Columbia River Gorge range from less than half a mile to several miles, so there are trails for…
Hood River is a small town on the banks of the Columbia River in Oregon located about an hour east of Portland. This town’s close proximity to Mt. Hood, Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area, and the Hood River Fruit Loop make it the perfect place to visit! Here are the 18 best things to do in Hood River, Oregon. Disclaimer: This…
Located in Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls is a moderately difficult hike where you get to witness ten breathtaking waterfalls. In order to see all ten waterfalls, you will have to hike the full trail that is reported to be 7.4 miles. This length may be too challenging for some visitors, so there are several…
An Oregon Coast Road Trip has been a dream vacation of mine since I discovered how beautiful the state of Oregon is. Dramatic seaside cliffs, plentiful marine wildlife, crystal clear water, quaint coastal towns, prominent lighthouses….what more could you ask for? The Oregon Coast is one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, and it is easy to see why. You…