ALASKA’S NATIONAL PARKS The Last Frontier. It’s home to 8 of the country’s 63 National Parks. Of those 8, only 3 are accessible by car. In 2022 we took on the seemingly impossible task of seeing them all in one trip (spoiler alert – that didn’t happen). But we considered getting to 6 to be …
As of September 8, 2023: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Marrakesh and surrounding areas after the devastating earthquake. We hope they can heal and repair, and once again open their beautiful city to travelers. × Dismiss this alert. VISITING MOROCCO AND HIKING MT. TOUBKAL Morocco: The land of mint tea, …
How To Spend A Weekend In Dallas Boasting trendy shopping areas, historic landmarks, and renowned Tex-Mex cuisine, it’s hard to slow down in Dallas. Just be prepared to bounce around as not everything is centrally located. Three Random Things About Dallas You Probably Didn’t Know Suburbs Rule Of the 1.2 million people in Dallas, only …
Road Tripping Ecuador’s Mainland: Guayaquil to Quito One of the most memorable skipping-Thanksgiving trips ever. This diamond-in-the-rough country is only the size of Nevada, but offers everything from beaches to volcanic mountain ranges. Practica tu español and pack your bags for a South American adventure. 3 Random Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Megadiversity Ecuador has …
HIKING THE GRAND CANYON, RIM TO RIM We loved this adventure so much, we did it twice. Here’s everything you need to know. This is truly a bucket-list experience not to be missed. Our first time was in 2019. We did the South Kaibab to Bright Angel route, and it took about 9 hours. Then …
Des Moines to Spokane: A Cross-Country Road Trip 2,000 miles, 16 days, 7 states, 5 national parks, a few travel fails, some unbelievable surprises, and ultimately one of the best trips ever. 3 Random Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Statue of David Why go all the way to Florence when Sioux Falls has it’s very …
The Ultimate Idaho Roadtrip Guide In a land of mountains, vineyards, lakes, and the deepest canyon in North America, 2 weeks is barely enough time to scratch the surface. 3 Random Idaho Facts You Probably Didn’t Know Jet Boats The Lewiston-Clarkston area of Idaho is said to be the Jet Boat Capital of the World. …
ROAD TRIPPING CALIFORNIA’S NATIONAL PARKS This state is more than just Yosemite. With 9 National Parks, California has the most of any state in the country. From the hottest place in the US (and possibly on Earth) to snow-covered mountains to gargantuan trees, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to another planet. NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS Death …
A Weekend Trip To Santa Fe Hiking and hot peppers, adobe architecture and smart people. Santa Fe is not to be missed on your Southwest travel agenda. As aspiring speakers of Spanish, we liked learning that Santa Fe means “holy faith.” And fun fact – it is actually the oldest capital city in the United …
3 days in northwest arkansas Adventure awaits in… Arkansas? With East coast hiking states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee getting overrun, there are some hidden gems in this often overlooked area that might surprise you. TOP 3 THINGS TO DO IN NW ARKANSAS Take a Hike The area surrounding Jasper, Arkansas is home to …