After arriving in Monticello, UT, it was time to hit the ground running as we had a lot we wanted to fit in during our six days there. Our first port of call was Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands National Park is 60-90 minutes from Monticello, depending on which part of … [Read more...] about Visiting Canyonlands National Park In Utah: Better Than The Grand Canyon?
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20 Photos From Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Near Montrose, CO
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park might be even more stunning than Grand Canyon National Park. I know that's a controversial take, but there was something magical about Black Canyon that made it feel even more distinct than the Grand Canyon. To be fair, we've only … [Read more...] about 20 Photos From Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park Near Montrose, CO
Visiting Sitting Bull Falls Near Carlsbad, NM
On our way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, we saw a sign for Sitting Bull Falls. I kept it in the back of my mind as something we could do during our time there, but we then had the front desk staff at our hotel recommend paying it a visit, so we decided to do just that. It … [Read more...] about Visiting Sitting Bull Falls Near Carlsbad, NM
Visiting Palo Duro Canyon State Park Near Amarillo, Texas
After leaving El Paso, the final stop in Texas on our 50 state road trip was the city of Canyon. Canyon is located near Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle (the section that juts up). The city is presumably named that way due to its proximity to Palo Duro Canyon State … [Read more...] about Visiting Palo Duro Canyon State Park Near Amarillo, Texas
9 Reasons Why I Loved Big Bend Ranch State Park In Texas
Having visited Big Bend National Park a couple of days before, Shae and I decided to check out the other large park near our cabin in Terlingua - Big Bend Ranch State Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park is the largest state park in Texas and runs along the border of Mexico. Having … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Why I Loved Big Bend Ranch State Park In Texas
A Scenic Drive Through Big Bend National Park In 14 Photos
A couple of days after arriving in Terlingua, we decided to take a trip to Big Bend National Park. I'd done a little research beforehand and seen that dogs aren't allowed on hiking trails in the park. That was a bit of a shame seeing as we're traveling with our dog Truffles, … [Read more...] about A Scenic Drive Through Big Bend National Park In 14 Photos
How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
After visiting the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, we decided to make the most of being in northeast Alabama by checking out some waterfalls. There are several waterfalls close to each other you can see without having to go on a hike. One of them is in a state … [Read more...] about How To See 3 Waterfalls & 1 Canyon In 1 Afternoon In Northeast Alabama
Providence Canyon State Park – Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon
With only three days in Columbus, Georgia, we didn't have much time to explore the local area. Top of our list of things to do was to visit Providence Canyon State Park. Located in Lumpkin (about 45 minutes outside of Columbus), Providence Canyon State Park is a geological … [Read more...] about Providence Canyon State Park – Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon