Looking for Zion hikes without the shuttle? There are several trails you can reach without riding the Zion Canyon Shuttle, including hikes near the park entrance, along the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, and in Kolob Canyons. During the shuttle season, personal vehicles aren’t allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive beyond Canyon Junction. That means many…
Zion National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. Not only does it draw thrill-seekers for some of its most challenging hikes, but a lot of families also come to the park to enjoy its attractions. Did you know that there are trails within Zion National Park that are…
We completed a 3-week road trip through Utah, and hiking to Delicate Arch was one of the highlights! This natural stone arch is 52 feet high and is completely freestanding. It’s easily the most visited arch in Arches National Park, which is saying a lot because the park has over 2,000 of them! The hike…
Colchuck Lake is one of Washington State’s most famous hikes. With Dragontail Peak as a backdrop, the lake looks like it could be straight from a Lord of the Rings movie! Colchuck had been on my bucket list for years, and we finally made time for it this summer. I knew that it was a…
Leavenworth is one of our favorite destinations in Washington State. The Bavarian-themed town is located in the Cascade Mountains. Because of its prime location in the mountains, there are lots of beautiful hikes within easy reach of Leavenworth! Whether you want to hike to an alpine lake or a sparkling river, there’s a hike for…
We had the best time on our 3-week road trip through the American southwest! We saw canyons, arches, waterfalls, and tons of unique rock formations. We drove 3,590 miles and spent over 50 hours on the road. In this post, we’re sharing our complete itinerary for Utah and Arizona! The trip was everything we hoped…
Zion National Park is one of the most spectacular national parks within the United States. Over 4 million people travel to see Zion each year! Did you know that you can visit Zion National Park without a car and still see most of the park’s famous hikes and viewpoints? By building your itinerary from our…
Bryce Canyon National Park was one of our favorite national parks from our 3-week road trip to Utah and Arizona. Although there are a lot of posts about visiting Bryce Canyon National Park with kids, we couldn’t find any posts that were specific to visiting Bryce Canyon with a toddler or a baby. If you have…
Bryce Canyon National Park has dozens of hikes, so you might be asking yourself, “Which hike at Bryce Canyon is the best?” or “What trail do I absolutely have to complete when I’m at Bryce Canyon?” In my opinion, you absolutely have to walk the portion of the Rim Trail from Sunrise Point to Sunset…
There are dozens of breathtaking hikes at Bryce Canyon National Park, and the Mossy Cave Trail was one of our absolute favorites. We liked it because it’s a short hike that packs a lot of punch. We saw a cave, a waterfall, a turret arch, a stream, and two bridges. This hike also happens to be…
Bryce Canyon is one of the most unique national parks we have ever visited! One look at the landscape and we thought we were on a different planet. Bryce Canyon is filled with hundreds of distinctive red stone pillars (called hoodoos). It turns out that Bryce Canyon has more hoodoos than any other place in…
The Grand Canyon is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, and you might be wondering, “Is it worth visiting if I only have one day to see it?” The short answer is, YES, it’s absolutely worth visiting the Grand Canyon for even one day! You can see many of the most famous…
