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, …
The 10 Best Hikes in Arches National Park
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 …
How to Spend One Day in Capitol Reef National Park
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 …
Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail Guide: How to Hike Escalante’s Stunning Desert Waterfall (Utah)
Lower Calf Creek Falls is one of the most stunning (and surprising!) hikes in southern Utah. Tucked away in the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, the Lower Calf Creek Falls Trail leads you through desert canyons and sandy stretches to a breathtaking 126-foot waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool—a rare sight in the desert. We completed the Lower Calf Creek Falls …
How to Spend One Day in Bryce Canyon National Park
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 …
3-Day Zion Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide to Utah’s Most Iconic National Park
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 …
How to Spend Time in Copenhagen, Denmark: 4-Day Guide
After a fun, albeit quick, trip to Stockholm, Sweden, my friend, Stephanie, and I were off to spend some time in Copenhagen, Denmark! Getting to Copenhagen We left from Stockholm Central Station early in the morning and took a five hour or so train ride to Copenhagen. Tickets were around $50 per person through GoEuro at the time. When we …
How to Spend Three Days in Stockholm, Sweden
At the beginning of 2017, I asserted that I was going to travel to Europe at least once that year, and somehow I ended up receiving two separate invitations to do just that! My friend, Stephanie, had a friend living in Stockholm, Sweden and invited me to come along on her visit. We would start our journey here and then …
How To Plan an Unforgettable 10-Day Iceland Road Trip
Back in 2019, my boyfriend, Tim, and I, along with our friends, Abby and Deep, set out on an unforgettable Iceland road trip around the Land of Fire and Ice. And, we had the most amazing time! Abby and I had been looking forward to visiting Iceland for years, and luckily for us, Abby is an avid planner just like …
A Quick, Little Getaway to Texas Hill Country
After our trip to Fredericksburg, TX, Sara and I had that itch to travel – even more so than the past year when we couldn’t! Even so, neither of us had been vaccinated yet, though we both are now…yay! With that in mind, we were trying to come up with some more ideas to travel “locally”, i.e. within Texas, but …