The Western US is known for its’ many national wonders and is undoubtedly home to some of the most breathtakingly diverse & magnificent landscapes in the country. The West is home to 39 of the country’s 63 national parks, all of which hold their own beauty and uniqueness. Because ...

What makes a coffee shop great? Awesome espresso drinks? A cozy or eclectic setting? Outstanding service? Ultimately, the difference between a basic and amazing coffee experience comes down to a combination of all 3. Luckily, you can find at least one interesting coffee shop almost anywhere you ...

Although many associate the winter season with endless shoveling of snow and frigid temperatures, winter is also a great time of the year to participate in fun & festive winter themed recreational activities. Instead of thinking of snow as a burden, take advantage of the opportunity to try out ...

Yellowstone National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the world, also claims the title of America’s first park (the park was established in 1872). Although not the largest national park, the more than 2 million acres of park space means endless opportunities for exploration. If you ...

Winter is my favorite time of the year. Watching the fluffy white snow fall down & pile up outside, building a snowman, cross country skiing, an ice skating adventure at the beginning of a winter’s storm…there is nothing more exhilarating than being surrounding by the fresh, ...

Although each section of the US is home to its’ own share of beautiful places, I have to say the West’s monumental range of breathtaking natural wonders is pretty hard to top. The diverse geography, beautiful mountains, and abundance of natural wonders make it an easy choice for me. ...

Living in Idaho, we wanted to take advantage of exploring many of the wonderful and easily accessible western national parks. Idaho Falls is a great base for exploring Yellowstone. This cute small town offers a number of budget friendly hotels, plus there are a lot of local restaurants and ...

As Mike and I have been living in Idaho Falls for the past year, we decided to take advantage of the easy access to one of the best national parks, Yellowstone. Although we visited Yellowstone before, we were excited to try a new route this weekend. From the West Yellowstone entrance, we drove ...

National Park Week is the best time to plan your trip to a bucket list national park as admission is free for an entire week! We knew we had to check out nearby Yellowstone, an easy 2 hour day trip from our current location: Idaho Falls. Admission is normally $25 per vehicle so this is […]