My Out-Sand-ing American road trip continued with a stop at the national park that sparked the entire journey, Joshua Tree National Park. For weeks I had been seeing other people on my Instagram showing off their pictures from the beautiful park and I knew that was where I needed to be. . I left Sedona,... Continue Reading →
Off-Roading Adventures on Shafer Trail in Moab, Utah
The first time I ever went to Moab I learned about the Shafer trail, but after reading the warning signs on what vehicles were suited for travel on it I figured my rental Toyota car wasn’t ideal and turned around. (After driving on this road I can say that that was definitely a good idea.... Continue Reading →
Life Would Succ Without Cacti – How I Spent 2 Days Exploring Saguaro National Park
I visited Saguaro National Park in the spring of 2021 and I am telling you right now there wasn’t a single part of it that succ’d. The whole time I was just prickled pink to be there seeing some pretty fly cacti! Okay…enough of that. I’m sure all of you are just on pins and... Continue Reading →
Death Valley National Park – A Land of Extremes
. . Death Valley. Sounds like a real welcoming place doesn’t it? However, while the name might sound like the last place you will ever venture, there was a surprising lack of anything dead in the park when I visited. In fact, I actually saw quite a diverse amount of plants and wildlife while I... Continue Reading →
Gateway Arch National Park – St. Louis, MO
. I had driven past the Gateway Arch more times than I could count, but never had the opportunity to stop until last year. On a road trip through Missouri with one of my best friends, St. Louis was our final stop together and I was bound and determined to finally get to see the... Continue Reading →
Yellowstone National Park
. . I visited Yellowstone National Park back in the summer of 2017 and man was this park BUSY. Summer is hands down the busiest time of year in this park, but also the time of year when everything will be open (in the spring and fall the park does see some snow so there... Continue Reading →
Grand Teton National Park
. . My time spent in Grand Teton National Park was unfortunately cut short by the weather, but I enjoyed my short time in this park so much that it still to this day sits in my top ten favorite national parks of all time. I cannot wait to go back and spend more time... Continue Reading →
A Grand Natural Wonder – Grand Canyon National Park
. . The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular and well known destinations in the US and for good reason. Anyone that has visited this natural wonder can tell you that it is a place full of undeniable beauty that is sure to enthrall all who visit. Definitely a must have location on... Continue Reading →
Bah Habah, Maine and Acadia National Park
. . Last fall (2020) I went on a cross country road trip to visit one of my best friends, Kristin, in Massachusetts and one of our grand adventures included driving up to Maine to a national park we both have had on our travel wishlist for many many years, Acadia. This park sits near... Continue Reading →
2 Days in Zion National Park
. . Zion National Park is probably the most popular national park in Utah with the number of visitors reaching around 4 million each year. While not my favorite national park in Utah or even my favorite national park of all time I still think this park is one that everyone needs to visit at... Continue Reading →