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Attraction of the Week: The Scenic Pa’Rus Trail at Zion National Park

There is only one word for Zion National Park: breathtaking. This Utah Park is, in my opinion, one of the most gorgeous natural wonders in the Southwest. This is a hard feat in an area loaded with ...

Brunch at The Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Vegas

Vegas is home to its’ fair share of luxury restaurants. Imagine dining on delicious French cuisine while surrounded by panoramic views of the fabulous Strip. Mike and I have been wanting to ...

A Beginner’s Retreat in the Desert: The Beautiful Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park in Phoenix

South Mountain Park in Phoenix, one of the largest urban parks in the world, is the place to take in peaceful, uninterrupted views of the gorgeous Sonoran desert. With over 50 miles of hiking, ...

Attraction of the Week: Phoenix Zoo Lights

I love attending various light displays no matter where I travel. We took a quick daytrip from Flagstaff to check out the Phoenix Zoo Lights. I have been to many of these zoo festivals in different ...

Exploring the Beautiful San Juan National Forest: Treasure Falls in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Pagosa Springs is a small city in southwestern Colorado surrounded by 3 million acres of gorgeous wilderness. Because of the beautiful natural setting, it is home to some of the most incredible ...

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 ...

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 ...

Attraction of the Week: Mather Point at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim

The Grand Canyon’s gorgeous South Rim is a must-see for anyone traveling to or through beautiful Northern Arizona. Fortunately, Mike and I have been able to take several trips here since ...

Attraction of the Week: Pluto-Palooza at the Lowell Observatory

The Lowell Observatory, located just 1 mile from downtown Flagstaff, Arizona atop a mesa known as Mars Hill, is most famous for being the site of the discovery of Pluto. This spac was founded in ...

Attraction of the Week: Trees of Mystery in Northern California

Trees of Mystery is a touristy, yet very entertaining and worthwhile roadside attraction which gives you the opportunity to learn more about the beautiful coast redwood trees. Before visiting, I ...