Articles in Category: Nature

Queen’s Garden: The Easiest Trek into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

Queen’s Garden: The Easiest Trek into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater

Mike and I are on a mission to visit all Utah national parks while we are living in relatively close proximity in Phoenix. Most of these parks are about a 7-8 hour drive, so a doable weekend ...

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A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

A Free Alternative to Antelope Canyon: Biidi the Arch in Page, AZ

Despite living in Arizona for over 4 years and passing Page numerous times enroute to national parks like Zion and Bryce, I’ve never taken one of the famous slot canyon tours. I’ve heard ...

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Mossy Cave: A Beautiful Shork Waterfall Trek in Bryce Canyon

Mossy Cave: A Beautiful Shork Waterfall Trek in Bryce Canyon

We recently relocated to Phoenix with the intention of exploring all of the national parks in Utah and California. So far, we have checked Bryce Canyon off our bucket list. I think this park is so ...

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Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

Lost Dog/Ringtail Loop: An Easy & Scenic Trek in Scottsdale

My favorite thing to do in the Phoenix metro is hiking. Despite the many chains, gimmicky attractions, and malls overpopulating this sprawled out region, the real asset of living here is enjoying ...

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Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Exploring Scottsdale on a Budget: My Guide to Free Fun

Scottsdale, one of the ritziest suburbs (it’s actually a standalone city but often referred to as a suburb) in the Phoenix metropolis, has long been associated with high end resorts, golf ...

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Omaha’s Henry Doorly: Pros & Cons of Visiting The Largest Zoo

Omaha’s Henry Doorly: Pros & Cons of Visiting The Largest Zoo

On a recent long cross country spring road trip (we drove from Cleveland to Phoenix), we decided to plan for a stop in Omaha. Neither Mike and I have done much in the state outside of a few quick ...

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Springtime at the Garfield Park Observatory in Chicago

Springtime at the Garfield Park Observatory in Chicago

Despite living in Chicago for over 25 years, I somehow never made my way over to the top rated Garfield Park Conservatory. On a recent spring trip to the city, I decided to escape the chilly, rainy ...

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The Bridges of Ashtabula County

The Bridges of Ashtabula County

Since moving to Cleveland about 2 years ago, I have been exploring many of the beautiful towns on Lake Erie. There are many quaint towns, complete with historic downtowns and beaches, that will give ...

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3 Days in Sedona, Arizona: A Red Rock Wonderland

3 Days in Sedona, Arizona: A Red Rock Wonderland

Sedona is one of my favorite places in the US. What once was a sleepy one stoplight town is now a very popular tourist destination. I started covering the trails in this region many years ago before ...

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Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing in Cleveland: My Favorite Parks

Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing in Cleveland: My Favorite Parks

When I first moved to Cleveland over a year and a half ago, I was honestly surprised at just how much park space is available. I had no idea that this city is surrounded by beautiful forests, with ...

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