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…
Renoir. Monet. Degas. Cezanne. Rodin. Those are a few of the amazing artists featured in this Paris art museum – the Musee D’Orsay. Before becoming a museum in the 1980s, it was a magnificent train station in the heart of Paris. The building itself is a work of art, both inside and out. On the…
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…
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…
I’ve been to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City twice. The first time was self-guided, meaning I didn’t really know what I was looking at unless I stopped to read a sign. During my second visit, I used the 9/11 Memorial and Museum app I’d downloaded to my iPhone. If you plan…
