Hidden Gems of the Southwest: Small Towns Worth Exploring
The American Southwest is full of desert towns that feel like time capsules, places where adobe walls glow in the sun, burros still wander the streets, and cowboy history mixes…
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Grand Canyon Trip Guide: Everything You Need to Know for an Unforgettable Adventure
Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon is one of those pinch-me travel moments—where nature’s scale, color, and silence steal the show. Whether you’re here for a day trip…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Top Ancient Puebloan (Anasazi) Sites in the Four Corners States Part 1
Who Were the Ancient Puebloans? The Ancient Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, were a Native American culture that inhabited the Four Corners region—Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico—between approximately…
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National Treasures of Colorado: A Guide to Scenic Escapes
Exploring Colorado’s National Parks and Monuments Colorado is a treasure trove of natural beauty, offering a diverse array of national parks and monuments that showcase everything from towering sand dunes…
Guide to Arizona’s Mother Road: Route 66 Kicks
Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road,” is a historic route that holds a special place in the hearts of road trippers, history enthusiasts, and travelers who love quirky…
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Kick it up on Route 66: New Mexico Bucket List
Exploring Route 66 in New Mexico If you haven’t yet fallen in love with Route 66, a journey through New Mexico’s stretch of the “Mother Road” is guaranteed to win…
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Arizona’s Parks: A Guide to Must-Visit Locations
Arizona is a state brimming with history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. With over 20 National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, Historic Sites, and Trails, it offers countless opportunities for adventure…
Your Travel Guide to Monument Valley Magic
Monument Valley, straddling the Arizona-Utah border, is one of the most iconic and photographed landscapes in the American Southwest. With its towering sandstone formations, vast open spaces, and rich Navajo…
Pre-Road Trip Checklist: Essential Prep for a Smooth Journey
Whether you’re gearing up for a destination road trip with planned stops or just exploring the countryside and seeing where the road leads, a little preparation can go a long…
Guide to Exploring Joshua Tree National Park
Nestled at the confluence of the Mojave and Colorado deserts, Joshua Tree National Park is a striking, otherworldly landscape that offers visitors an unforgettable escape into nature. Spanning nearly 800,000…
Exploring Avi Kwa Ame National Monument: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Sacred Lands
If you’re looking for a unique desert experience that combines rich history, stunning landscapes, and sacred cultural significance, a visit to the newly established Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in…
Planning a Trip to Hoover Dam? Here’s What You Need to Know
Nestled on the border between Arizona and Nevada, Hoover Dam stands as one of the greatest engineering marvels of the 20th century. Its towering concrete structure rises dramatically from the…
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A Personalized Guide to find your Best Vacation
Planning a vacation can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible destinations to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. Whether you’re dreaming…
Best tips for visiting our National Parks
How to Stay Safe on Your Next Park Adventure: Essential Tips We know you love visiting parks – so do we! Whether you’re exploring an urban oasis or immersing yourself…
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Fremont Street in Las Vegas: 15 Great Must Sees
Whether you are staying on the Las Vegas strip or off strip you should plan a day to visit Fremont Street. Better yet book a room at one of the…
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12 Things to do on the Las Vegas Strip
If you’re heading to Las Vegas there are many things you can do besides gamble. Many people come for a concert or show & some come for relaxation at a…
Lake Mead: Nevada’s Outdoor Playground!
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is actually the first and largest recreational area in the United States, but Nevada is its home and lots of people enjoy coming here to…
Grapevine Canyon: Must see near Las Vegas
Grapevine Canyon We decided to take a trip to Laughlin since I’ve never been there and we thought we would explore some areas around there. One place we chose to…
Should I stay at Lake Las Vegas on my vacation?
The answer to this question is a question for an answer. What are you looking to do on your vacation? If you are looking for the excitement of the Las…
Why Winslow, AZ: 14 Ways to Discover this Gem
Not only are there some fun things to do in Winslow itself, but it is a great place to make as your base if you want to visit some of…
10 Best things to do in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque’s heritage is influenced by both its Native American and Hispanic/Latino peoples who have been in this area for centuries. From the architecture, cuisine and cultural centers here you can…
Wild West Wonders: Discover Oatman, AZ
I often heard about the town of Oatman and that they had burros there that came right up to you, but I had never been there. I wondered if they…
Enchanting Santa Fe: Great adventures
Santa Fe is known as the City Different because of the mingling of Native, Spanish and Anglo traditions that exist here. There are so many things to see and do…
Why you should visit Ponca City, Oklahoma
We happened upon Oklahoma when we were driving from Arizona to Pennsylvania. We just picked an exit that had a few hotel options and ended up finding a small casino…
6 of Nevada’s Best Hidden Wonders
When people think of Nevada it’s always Las Vegas, Reno/Lake Tahoe and possibly Hoover Dam. But do you know about all of the other great things there are to do…
Valley of Fire State Park: Las Vegas’ Hidden Gem
On our way back from Mesquite, AZ we decided to go to the Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. This amazing…
Our Top Reasons We Love Road Trips: Freedom, Flexibility, and Fun!
I love going on road trips! There are so many adventures you can have on a road trip, because undoubtedly you will find something not mentioned anywhere, like a small…
Best Places in Nevada to put on your Bucket List
Since we moved to Nevada, I’m realizing that there are many more places to visit than I first thought. I knew about Reno and Lake Tahoe, Red Rock Canyon, etc.…