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 …
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of city life when you’re in a place like Miami. But if you’re willing to take a step away, there’s so much amazing nature to behold in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Located just south on Miami, in Coral Gables, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic …
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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If you’re in southwestern Utah, Snow Canyon State Park should be on your must do list. With dramatically fewer crowds than its National Park counterparts and beautiful red Navajo sandstone formations, it’s a perfect place for peaceful hiking. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip. Located just outside of St. George, Utah, …
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Geocaching, a GPS enabled treasure hunt, sounded like the perfect summer activity for our family. What kid wouldn’t want the adventure of using technology to search for hidden treasure? In theory we were all in… but reality was a little different. Here’s everything you need to know before you go geocaching with kids. Across the …
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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 …
