Just a couple of broads traveling around the world!
Just a couple of broads traveling around the world!
Las Vegas might be famous for neon lights, casinos, and world-class shows—but some of the best things to do near Las Vegas, Nevada are actually just outside the city. Tim and I started and ended our Southwest road trip in Las Vegas, and if you’re like us, you don’t necessarily want to spend your entire budget on the Strip. From …
Just an hour northeast of Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park is hands down one of the most stunning—and underrated—destinations in the American Southwest. While many visitors flock to Red Rock Canyon or Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire offers something truly unique: fiery sandstone cliffs, striped rock waves, hidden slot canyons, and thousand-year-old petroglyphs all packed into one incredible …
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Monument Valley means “valley of the rocks”, and this sacred area is one of the most majestic and most photographed places in the world.
If you only have one day in Canyonlands National Park, you’ll want to make the most of it! With short hikes, dramatic overlooks, and views that rival the Grand Canyon, Canyonlands is an unforgettable stop on any Utah road trip. My boyfriend Tim and I visited Canyonlands as part of a larger Southwest U.S. road trip that included Zion, Bryce, …
If you’re looking for stunning views without the grueling all-day treks, Arches National Park is your hiking dream come true! With more than 2,000 natural stone arches, towering red rock fins, and sweeping desert vistas, it’s a place where even the short hikes pack a huge punch. This guide covers the best hikes in Arches National Park—from quick roadside strolls …
Located west of Torrey in Utah’s south-central desert, Capitol Reef National Park was the third stop on our unforgettable Southwest road trip, after Zion and Bryce Canyon and before Arches and Canyonlands. Capitol Reef is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors and is one of the least visited of the Utah Mighty 5. But, that only adds to its …
After visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, we continued our Utah Mighty Five Southwest road trip with a stop at the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail in Escalante, Utah. Here, we hiked to Lower Calf Creek Falls, one of the few active waterfalls in the southern Utah desert, and were blown away by its beauty. This post focuses on how to …
Only have one day in Bryce Canyon? Don’t worry—you can still soak in some of the park’s best views, hike among its famous hoodoos, and experience that magical Bryce sunrise (yes, it’s worth the early morning wake-up call!). After three incredible days in Zion National Park, my boyfriend, Tim, and I made our way to Bryce Canyon, the next stop …
Planning a trip to Zion and feeling overwhelmed by all the options? You’re not alone! With so many bucket-list hikes, scenic overlooks, and unique experiences to choose from—not to mention a shuttle system that takes a little getting used to—figuring out how to make the most of your time here can feel like a lot, especially if it’s your first …