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 a quintessential summer vacation stop in the United States, for good reason. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a former structural engineer who…
Discover a land of fiery oranges, reds, and yellows in the sandstone rock formations of the Nevada desert. The Valley of Fire lives up to its name, both in imagery and temperature! Escape the heat by visiting the Valley of Fire in the winter or shoulder seasons and hike out…
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…
You don’t have to enjoy gambling and drinking to enjoy Las Vegas. It’s one of the best kept secrets out there about Sin City. That line, “What Happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” has been working for them for so long, it’s like they’re scared to ruin their reputation as…
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…