In April 2022, my parents flew over from the UK to join me and Shae on our 50 state road trip for a month. Part of the reason was so they could see the Grand Canyon, but the other was so that they could visit all five of Utah's National Parks with us. All five National Parks … [Read more...] about What Are The Best Utah National Parks? Here Are Our Rankings
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The Magical Bryce Canyon National Park In 34 Photos
In April 2022 we visited all five of Utah's National Parks - Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Zion and Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park was the fifth and final of those National Parks that we visited and it rivalled Zion for being my favorite. Both of them have … [Read more...] about The Magical Bryce Canyon National Park In 34 Photos
Hiking Lower Antelope Canyon With Ken’s Tours In Page, AZ
When planning out our month with my parents joining us on the road trip, I noticed that where we were staying in Kanab, UT was only a relatively short drive to Page, AZ. Page is home to both Lower Antelope Canyon and Upper Antelope Canyon, so I checked to see if I could get us … [Read more...] about Hiking Lower Antelope Canyon With Ken’s Tours In Page, AZ
Dead Horse Point State Park In Utah: A Pet-Friendly Canyonlands
On our penultimate day in Monticello, UT (about an hour south of Moab), we decided to go and explore Dead Horse Point State Park. We'd already had it on our list of possible things to do, but when in Montrose, CO last summer I got chatting to a couple at a dog park. They … [Read more...] about Dead Horse Point State Park In Utah: A Pet-Friendly Canyonlands
Hiking To Delicate Arch In Arches National Park, Utah
The day after visiting Canyonlands National Park, it was time to visit another National Park in Utah - Arches National Park. When doing some research ahead of time, we saw that there was a hike you can do up to Delicate Arch, one of the two most prominent arches in the park. … [Read more...] about Hiking To Delicate Arch In Arches National Park, Utah
Almost A Month In The LA Area – Here’s What Little We Did
Shae and I visited the Los Angeles area a couple of times earlier this year. We spent a couple of weeks in Irvine at the end of January/beginning of February, then another four days in Irvine in March followed by a week in Los Angeles itself. Despite spending all that time … [Read more...] about Almost A Month In The LA Area – Here’s What Little We Did
Hiking To The Hollywood Sign: An Easy Hike Route
When Mary and I were in California last summer, one thing we'd planned to do was hike up to the Hollywood Sign. However, after our 10 mile hike on Santa Cruz Island we were too wiped out. So, I'd hoped to go with Stephen and Truffles while we were in the Los Angeles area. … [Read more...] about Hiking To The Hollywood Sign: An Easy Hike Route
Hiking The Smugglers Cove Trail At Channel Islands National Park In California
One thing that my friend, Mary, really enjoys doing is going hiking. So during our time in California last summer I planned a hike at the Channel Islands National Park on Santa Cruz. I found this great website and saved the information for our day on the island. Just like … [Read more...] about Hiking The Smugglers Cove Trail At Channel Islands National Park In California
Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Oregon
Shae, Truffles and I spent mid-October to mid-December in Oregon, having postponed that from our original plans to spend the summer there. We didn't pick the greatest time of year to visit weather-wise which meant we were less inclined to spend a lot of time outdoors, plus … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Oregon
1 Month In Portland, OR – Here’s What We Did
November is always a busy time for me work-wise as one of my other websites covers gift card deals of which there are a ton over the Thanksgiving period. We therefore try to stay in the same place for a month at that time of year so that I have time to work while also having a … [Read more...] about 1 Month In Portland, OR – Here’s What We Did