After spending a week in Scottsbluff, NE, we drove northeast 1.5 hours to the small city of Hay Springs. Hay Springs has a population of fewer than 600 people, so it might seem strange that we chose to stay there for a week. However, there were a few attractions nearby that we … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Hay Springs, NE – Here’s What We Did
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Visiting Carhenge In Alliance, NE
After spending a week in Scottsbluff, NE, we moved on to Hay Springs, NE for a week. Along the way was the small city of Alliance, so we made a stop there to visit its big attraction - Carhenge. If you've never heard of it, Carhenge is a quirky roadside attraction - a replica … [Read more...] about Visiting Carhenge In Alliance, NE
Scotts Bluff National Monument: History, Hiking & Hairy Weather
Our first stop in Nebraska was Scottsbluff, a city on the western side of the state near its border with Wyoming. The city is perhaps best known as being the home of Scotts Bluff National Monument, a notable landmark along the Oregon Trail. That's not a typo by the way - the … [Read more...] about Scotts Bluff National Monument: History, Hiking & Hairy Weather
Upper Antelope Canyon In 20 Photos
Back in April, Shae and I took my parents to Lower Antelope Canyon when they joined us on our road trip for a month. We'd also wanted to visit Upper Antelope Canyon, but those tours seemed to be in much higher demand as there wasn't any availability for the Upper portion while … [Read more...] about Upper Antelope Canyon In 20 Photos
A Surprising Hot Spring At Homestead Crater In Midway, UT
We spent a lot of time across the southwest this year and were told time after time about hot springs here and there that shouldn't be missed with all our hiking. Sadly, they were all missed. So when we heard about a hot spring in Midway, UT that's inside a dome crater we … [Read more...] about A Surprising Hot Spring At Homestead Crater In Midway, UT
How We Saved $450+ With A National Parks Annual Pass
One of our best choices last year was to invest $80 in buying a National Parks Annual Pass. These passes get you free entry to more than 2,000 sites run by the National Park Service. As explained by the NPS website: Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and … [Read more...] about How We Saved $450+ With A National Parks Annual Pass
Watch Shae Go-Nuts For Donuts At The Pie Dump In Garland, UT
Ok, I'm about to share a very controversial and uncomfortable truth with you. I love Guy Fieri. We watch everything he puts out, including Hawaiian bread commercials! But, I don't like his TV show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. There, I've said it! We occasionally catch it … [Read more...] about Watch Shae Go-Nuts For Donuts At The Pie Dump In Garland, UT
2 Weeks In Salt Lake City, UT: Here’s What We Did
With my parents having returned to the UK after their month with us on the road trip, it was time for us to head back up to Utah to hit somewhere we'd not had a chance to visit with them - Salt Lake City. I say we, but it was initially just me and Truffles heading up there … [Read more...] about 2 Weeks In Salt Lake City, UT: Here’s What We Did
Slide Rock State Park: Freezing But Fantastic Fun
After hiking up to Devil's Bridge again with my parents, we headed back towards our Airbnb in Flagstaff but made a stop along the way - Slide Rock State Park. Slide Rock State Park gets its name from the smooth rock bed of Oak Creek that runs through the park. It's a fantastic … [Read more...] about Slide Rock State Park: Freezing But Fantastic Fun
5 More Days In Flagstaff, AZ: Sliding, Hiking, Cycling, Bending & More
After just over three weeks of my parents joining us from the UK on our road trip, it was time for us to make our final stop with them - Flagstaff, AZ. This was originally the main purpose of their trip over here as they wanted to visit the Grand Canyon. There were so many … [Read more...] about 5 More Days In Flagstaff, AZ: Sliding, Hiking, Cycling, Bending & More