My wife and I spent a day exploring Crater Lake National Park. From the magnificent viewpoints of the lake, to hiking through the dense forest, Crater Lake has hikes for just about any level of hiker. Here’s a rundown of the best hiking trails at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. Tips to Help You…
Most people flock to Island in the Sky at Canyonlands National Park. It’s near Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. But driving the extra distance to explore The Needles District of the park is totally worth it. And there are great trails for kids, and ones the adults can enjoy, too. The…
I’ve always wanted to hike The Narrows in Zion National Park in southern Utah. For one reason or another, it wasn’t until this summer I was able to make it happen. My wife and I experienced it a couple of weekends ago and learned a few valuable things to help others maximize their trek up…
Photographing the stars is one of my favorite things to do. There’s something about seeing the star trails twisting through the sky or capturing the Milky Way that proves how complex this universe is. I’ve found seven of the best spots to go stargazing in Utah and share them with you so you can experience…
Bryce Canyon National Park in central Utah is beautiful year round. I’ve hiked Bryce Canyon in the winter and braved the trails in the heat of the summer. Hike Bryce Canyon and enjoy its several trails that are great for kids – not too long and with great points of interest. Explore these trails in…
Lower Calf Creek Falls is an iconic spot in Utah. Growing up, we would visit Escalante, Utah, for their annual Pioneer Day parade. Visiting the falls was just part of the trip. But it had been more than two decades since I last made the hike. So we took a day trip to hike Lower…
Boston is an amazing city with countless activities for the whole family. But Massachusetts has much more to offer than just Boston. There are historical sites, beautiful beaches and some of the best seafood restaurants around. Explore these 6 day trips from Boston and fall in love with Massachusetts. Cape Cod National Seashore Cape Cod…
The Salt Lake International Airport makes it easy for people to experience the beauty of Utah. Five National Parks, several national monuments, more than 40 state parks and countless hiking trails are within a 30-minute to six-hour drive from the airport. Here are five great day trips from Salt Lake City. And the best part…
We love visiting national parks and don’t mind purchasing the annual parks pass. But when we can get one for free, we don’t want to let that opportunity pass us by. Luckily, every fourth grader can get a FREE national parks annual pass that’ll get your entire family into any national park. The caveat: The…
There’s something fun about packing up the family in the minivan and heading to the mountains for a vacation. After our summer vacation to Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah, we’ve discovered a campground that has it all: hiking, open space for games, flushing toilets and most importantly (at least to my wife)… hot showers!…
