Arizona is filled with ancient historical sites and geological wonders, many of them with the coveted title of “national park.” That makes Walnut Canyon National Monument a bit of a hidden gem that often gets overlooked. Don’t be that person! If you’re wondering if Walnut Canyon is worth visiting, the…
Hoover Dam. One of America’s greatest engineering achievements, born of necessity and sheer will and still faithfully serving the Southwest today. Visiting Hoover Dam is one of the quintessential summer vacation stops in the United States, for good reason. Here’s everything you need to know about how to get there,…
Just 2 hours from the urban bustle of Seattle, WA, North Cascades National Park is an underrated gem waiting to be explored. The gorgeous blue waters of Diablo Lake are enough to convince most people to visit, but there’s more to do in North Cascades than stare at beautiful scenery.…
The gorgeous aqua blue waters of Lake Superior highlight the beautiful and varied colors of the sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The highlight of a trip here is a boat tour along the coast to see all the colors, rock formations, and waterfalls for…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the best spots in the US for finding a lot of waterfalls in one area. Chasing waterfalls is one of the best things to do in the UP, and the Pictured Rocks waterfalls are some of the best of the best! The other amazing…
The United States is such a beautiful and vast country. It’s home to some of North America’s most varied landscapes, and the US National Parks and other federal recreation sites do a fantastic job of preserving these gorgeous and unique habitats and making them accessible for visitors. Most people have…
Driving Blue Ridge Parkway through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia is one of the Southeast USA’s best experiences. There’s a reason it’s called “America’s Favorite Drive.” This epic parkway is so much more than just a connector road between two national parks. It’s a national park site in…
The name “Death Valley” is a bit off-putting to some, but don’t let the name fool you. Death Valley National Park is full of interesting landscapes with several must-see sights you won’t find anywhere else in the country. You’d be surprised how much life flourishes in Death Valley! Most visitors…
Exploring the American Southwest for the first time is mind-blowing. This landscape is like nothing you’ve ever seen. Is this how westerners feel when they visit the East Coast and see all the green forests? We took a week to explore this region, and buddy, did we ever explore it.…
Visiting the Grand Canyon is one of those bucket list adventures that is almost mandatory if you live in the US. It’s the fourth most-visited national park in the country, hosting over 4.5 million visitors in 2021. And the best way to see it? Take a road trip. The closest…