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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona: Winter Edition

I recently wrote my guide for an active summer weekend getaway in beautiful Flagstaff, a gorgeous mountain community located just 2 hours north of Phoenix. While this area is becoming a popular ...

3 Days in Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff is a small mountain town in the northern portion of Arizona (an area loaded with history and natural wonders). Many tourists stay here for a few nights while visiting the Grand Canyon. ...

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

Lodi, Wisconsin: A Peaceful Weekend Escape from the City

Lodi is a small lakeside city located in the Madison metropolitan area. It’s a gorgeous small city with a year round population of just over 3000. It’s also a popular second home ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...