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…
Unless you want to get lost in the desert, suffer from heat exhaustion, and be rescued by a ranger, DO NOT do what I did when hiking Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and Spooky Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument in Utah. Also, do not let my crazy adventure deter you from doing this hike. In fact, I wish…
The five national parks of Utah (Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef) and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument have been bucket list items for me for several years. So why not combine them into one epic Utah national park itinerary? That is exactly what I did, and what a whirlwind it was! I am so happy with how this…
When we visited Glacier National Park in early July, we had no clue the Going-to-the-Sun Road would still be closed to vehicular traffic due to winter snowfalls. If you are unfamiliar with Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main artery of the park. Without access to this thoroughfare, you are limited to what parts of the park you…
When visiting Sedona, the hike to Devil’s Bridge Arizona is a can’t-miss activity! We visited Sedona for a day during our 4 days in Northern Arizona, and this was my favorite hike in the area. With its scenic overlooks of colorful landscapes, unique garden of stacked rocks, and the iconic Devil’s Bridge, what’s not to love about this hike! Overall,…
Grand Teton National Park is a park within the magnificent Teton Mountain Range near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In addition to the rugged mountains, this park boasts beautiful lakes, glaciers, rivers, and wildlife. The park contains several hikes to see its beauty, but my favorite hike within the park is to Inspiration Point via Hidden Falls at Jenny Lake. There are…
The Road to Hana (officially known as Hana Highway) is a 64.4-mile stretch of highways that travels along the east side of the Hawaiian island of Maui. This area of Maui is unique with its lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, and exceptional coastline. The drive alone is an adventure with over 600 hairpin turns, over 50 one-lane bridges (for 2-way traffic),…
Pristine beaches, lush rainforests, unique plant life, marine life, and volcanic landscapes are just a few reasons to visit Maui, Hawaii. At only 727 square miles, this small island is unique with its six major climates including desert, rainforest, and mountainous climates. With its various island landscapes and 30 miles of beach shoreline, you will not run out of things…