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A Scenic Horseback Riding Adventure through the San Juan National Forest

Pagosa Springs, a little town in Southwestern Colorado, is known for its’ beautiful scenery, relaxing hot springs, and abundance of adventure/nature related recreation activities. I planned a ...

Where Four States Meet: Four Corners Monument

An interesting & offbeat roadside attraction to visit if you find yourself driving through Southwestern Colorado, Northwestern New Mexico, Southeastern Utah, or Northeastern Arizona is Four ...

Pagosa Springs: A Soak in the World’s Deepest Hot Springs

Pagosa Springs, a gem in the southern portion of Colorado, is a great vacation destination for hikers and spa enthusiasts. What is better after a long hike than an even longer day at the spa? For a ...

25 Fun Things to do in Las Vegas (besides gambling)!

Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, is most well known for its’ abundance of world-class casinos. However, if you have vacationed to the area more than once, you will quickly ...

Hiking the San Francisco Peaks: Flagstaff’s Aspen Nature Loop

Since moving to Flagstaff, my top place to hike has been the trails up at Snowbowl. I absolutely love this area and you can find me here pretty much any weekend I am not traveling elsewhere. My ...

Soldier’s Pass Trail: Sedona’s Most Active Sinkhole, Seven Sacred Pools, & Gorgeous Red Rock Views

I’ve put in well over 100 miles hiking in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona since moving to neighbouring Flagstaff. There are so many incredible hikes, some more interesting than others. ...

Montezuma Castle: A 900+ Year Old Ancient Apartment Building

The great thing about visiting Arizona is that there are so many odd attractions which you can’t see anywhere else. Since moving to the Flagstaff region, I have spent nearly every weekend ...

Exploring the Beautiful Lava Flow Trail at Sunset Crater National Monument

Sunset Crater, the youngest cinder cone of more than 600 in the San Francisco Volcanic Field, is a must-see attraction located about 15 miles north of Flagstaff. It is one of several natural wonders ...

An Easy Walk Through Towering Aspen Trees on Flagstaff’s Picturesque Veit Springs Loop

Flagstaff is home to so many beautiful hikes, ranging in difficulty from a “no sweat 2” mile fitness loop around Buffalo Park, to an incredibly intense all day adventurous 9 mile trek up ...

The Center of the Vegas Strip: The Beautiful Mirage Resort & Casino

UPDATE: The Mirage sadly closed down in July of 2024. This was one of the best mid price resorts in my opinion. A new Hard Rock will replace the property in 2027. Check out my full Vegas guide to ...