Bend, Oregon is a special place that nature has given us. Bend itself is a neat small city whose downtown area hosts plenty of breweries, a beautiful Riverwalk and touristy shopping. The city itself is worthy of a visit for the food and beer scene, but what really makes this area unique is the accessible …
Bryce Canyon National Park is home to the largest concentration of hoodoos (large columns of rock formations) on earth and is situated so that you can view miles of them right from the parking lot or hike into them. Whether you have two hours or two days, Bryce Canyon will not disappoint. Every time we …
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For those of you that are looking for a challenging hike at Zion National Park that rewards you with amazing canyon views below, then Angels Landing is the place to go. For the experienced hiker, Angels Landing isn’t difficult to do, but it does have an adrenaline inducing final climb that will make you think …
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With nearly 4 million visitors a year, Zion National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. And it’s easy to see why. With massive sandstone cliffs, wooded areas and a river that runs through it, Zion has everything you need for a perfect vacation. We traveled to Zion National …
Located just east of Cedar City, Utah and at an altitude of 10,000 feet, Cedar Breaks National Monument is a terrific spot to stop if you are traveling along I-15 in southern Utah or spending a day at Zion or Bryce Canyon National Parks. Perched at the top of the Grand Staircase, which ends at …
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Northern Utah is a great place to learn about the history and future of transportation. It seems an unlikely spot until you start to learn about it. If you’re looking for things to do in Ogden, Utah this is the post for you. In the 1860s, while the United States was in the midst of …
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If you are looking for something historical in Northern Utah, look no further than Golden Spike National Historical Park. Located at the site where the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads converged in 1869, Golden Spike is a fascinating look back at how our country developed. Golden Spike National Historical Park is part of the …
If you’ve ever thought about hiking Half Dome in Yosemite, you know it’s not as easy as it looks. Over 20 miles long with a significant vertical gain, only the strongest hikers will make it to the top. And you need to win a lottery to have the chance to do it! Here is everything …
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If you’re looking for the perfect 3-day itinerary for visiting San Francisco with kids, this is it. San Francisco is one of our favorite cities to visit. The boys have been there three times and each time we have experienced a completely different set of activities – some in the city and others out in …
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Muir Woods National Monument is part of California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It’s less than an hour north of San Francisco and yet it feels like it’s in a different world. You are immediately surrounded by redwood trees upon arrival and the temperature drops thanks to the shade of the trees. Muir Woods is …
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