Category: National Parks

Great Basin National Park is a nice park that you can enjoy in a single day. There are two main things to do in the park: take a guided tour of Lehman Caves and drive up Wheeler Mountain, where there are several hike options at the top. The park itself has no entrance fees, just a […]

If you know someone who has been to the Grand Canyon, there’s a 90% chance they went to the South Rim. They probably told you it was beautiful, but also crowded. If you want to enjoy the Grand Canyon and get off the beaten path a bit to avoid the crowds and beat the heat, […]

Canyonlands National Park is less visited than nearby Arches National Park, but it’s well worth a visit. The park is located 40 minutes from the city of Moab, Utah. Canyonlands is a massive park, but the most popular area, Island in the Sky, is relatively small, so you can make a day trip of it […]

Arches National Park is beautiful red rock country that is immediately adjacent to Moab, Utah. There are a lot of things to do spanning a wide range of skill levels, so whether you like tame trails and overlooks or backpacking and canyoneering, Arches has something for you. We spent two and a half days in […]

Before Your Trip With over 4.5 million visitors per year, Rocky Mountain National Park is in the top five most visited National Parks in the United States. There are many different trails and viewpoints to enjoy, but there are also some important logistical considerations to keep in mind to make sure you have a safe and […]