Explore some of the amazing areas of the United States. Whether you’re looking for a national park or a history museum, there are plenty of activities available for all types of travelers.
While driving Scenic Byway 12 in Utah, you may expect to see a runaway train hurdling through the towering orange rocks. No, you didn’t transport to the line at Disneyland’s Big Thunder Mountain, although Utah’s Red Canyon looks exactly like it – minus the runaway train. As a kid, I traveled through Red Canyon often…
I’m not sure why people are drawn to lighthouses. I’m not talking about the sailors who would use them to navigate and stay safe. It’s clear why they would be drawn to them. Haha! But there is something about the beauty of a lighthouse, standing tall on the shoreline as a beacon – day or…
Kayak at Sand Hollow State Park and enjoy one of the many activities available in southern Utah. I’ve been there with my kids, and on another occasion my wife to enjoy a day on the water during a couple’s weekend. If you’re looking for some year-round fun on the water, add “kayak at Sand Hollow…
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…
Kodachrome Basin State Park is a short 30-minute drive east of Bryce Canyon National Park. It offers a variety of hiking trails in landscapes boasting a variety of colors, rock formations and wildflowers. If you stop in the visitor’s center to grab a souvenir, I caution you: Paul Simon’s song, Kodachrome, may end up stuck…
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…
Sand dunes are great. But since I don’t own an off-highway vehicle (OHV) or all-terrain vehicle (ATV), I wasn’t sure I would enjoy a visit to the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park near Kanab, Utah. After spending a few hours hiking the dunes, sledding the slopes and photographing the landscape, I discovered a spot…
Experience colonial times as you explore the Betsy Ross House in historic Philadelphia. The little house just down the street from the National Constitution Center shares the life of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who’s credited with sewing the first flag of the United States of America. You can enjoy a virtual tour of the house…
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…
