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
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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
Kanab, UT: A Great Place To Stay With Animals & Make Best Friends
If you're an animal lover like myself, I highly recommend staying in Kanab, UT. Sure, you might find others who are there to see minor sites like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, but we know the real reason to stay there. That reason is Best Friends Animal … [Read more...] about Kanab, UT: A Great Place To Stay With Animals & Make Best Friends
What Are The Best Utah National Parks? Here Are Our Rankings
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
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