Places to Go, Go, Do
Check out the places we’ve explored.
How to Build an Amazing Trip: The Joy of Planning
Every once in a while I find a blogger who is a kindred spirit. I find someone like the Invisible Tourist whom I think I would be friends with, whom I want to hang out with, and whom I trust…
Hindsight Lessons: Travel Plans in Retrospect
Just planning a trip gives me a huge amount of joy. I love reading everything I can get my hands on before I set out, from novels set in the region to travel blogs. I find the “must see” sights…
A Day in Capitol Reef National Park: Canyons, Bridges, and Pie!
Thrilled to my toes with my night in Canyonlands, I headed toward Capitol Reef National Park. I’d have a full day in Capitol Reef, the only full day of my trip and I was excited to finally get to do…
Bryce Canyon Hike: The Quickest of Loops
I knew I had to get home, but Bryce called to me. I had just enough time to get in a quick Bryce Canyon Hike and I desperately wanted to have hiked all of Utah’s Mighty 5. When I was…
Reveling in Dark Skies: The Milky Way and Sunrise at Mesa Arch
I felt determined to see the Milky Way. After missing it in Monument Valley (both due to overcast weather and poor planning — why didn’t I think about moonlight?), I had a mission. But, how to do it? I thought…
An Evening Hiking in Arches National Monument
I knew this stop would be quick, but it was worth it for a bucket-list hike in a bucket-list park. Hiking in Arches has been on “must do” list for ages, but it’s just so far out of the way!…
Speed Running 4 of the “Mighty 5” of Utah’s National Parks
I’m sitting here munching on strawberry rhubarb pie that I picked on in Capitol Reef National Park on Saturday, just trying to remember every bit of my wild 40 hours speed running 4 of the big 5 of Utah’s National…