There’s something amazing about reaching the summit of a mountain. But it’s even cooler when you reach the summit of an entire island. Haleakala National Park towers above the Hawaiian island of Maui. Locals and tourists enjoy exploring the extinct volcanic crater at an elevation of 10,000 feet. I’ve driven to the summit twice, both…
I didn’t think I was afraid of heights. But after hiking the Above Zion Ledgewalk with Utah Adventure Center, I may have to change my fear of heights classification to skiddish. Especially considering the level of dare-devil moves my brother and 18-year-old son were pulling. The two-mile long Via Ferrata (Iron Pathway) is a unique…
There’s something fun about standing in a hole in a mountain and turning out all the flashlights so you can feel just how dark, dark can be. The rock formations of stalactites and stalagmites are interesting to look at as well. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a fun cave tour for the whole family. You…
I’ve heard of narrow slot canyons in Utah. I’ve even hiked through The Narrows in Zion National Park, Little Wild Horse Canyon, and Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona. But none of those places compare to what my kids and I experienced at Zebra Slot Canyon. We’d tried to hike the canyon several summers ago, but…
Fall break is a wonderful time to get out of the house, enjoy cooler weather and the changing leaves. Just because there’s a global pandemic, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your fall break. There are several options in almost everyone’s backyard. Below are more than 50 fall break destinations to consider. Depending on where you…
I love to learn, and travel allows me to do just that. When I was planning our family’s summer vacation, I stumbled upon Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota. I wasn’t very familiar with the Cold War or terms like Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD), but I thought it would be cool to see…
Badlands National Park is a popular stop for people visiting Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our family enjoyed exploring the park, although the 100-degree temperature that day made it less enjoyable. However, we were able to hike the trails in the east end of Badlands National Park. Here’s a rundown on…
I’ve enjoyed many visits to hike Kolob Canyon in Utah’s Zion National Park. It’s easily accessible along I-15, offers some great hikes for the whole family, and offers beautiful views of Utah’s landscape. But Kolob Canyon isn’t as popular as the Scenic Drive of Zion National Park. It doesn’t have the reputation that hikes like…
Many people know Yellowstone National Park was the first designated national park. But did you know Wyoming also has the first official national monument? Devil’s Tower in northeast Wyoming holds that honor. We, like many other travelers, explored the national monument on our way to Mount Rushmore. Here are a few tips to help you…
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one spot everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. I remember visiting the area in my youth, and this summer I was able to share it with my wife and kids. Our stop at Mount Rushmore was one of the many things we explored in the Black Hills…
