Death Valley, perhaps the scariest place name of anywhere in the US, and one of the most beautiful landscapes in the south-west is an excellent destination for an epic road trip. The region, including the National Park, contains some...
Off the Beaten Path in Acadia, Maine: Isle Au Haut
Every summer millions of tourists flock to Maine in search of rocky coastlines, sea breezes, and fresh lobster. Many of these visitors venture to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, a go-to destination for campers, hikers, and nature-lovers...
The Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.
Anyone can agree that road trips are undeniably one of the most fun things to do in the summer. With semesters ending for students and workers taking time off for vacation, making unforgettable memories is essential during these months...
Bandelier National Monument
I’ve been wanting to visit an ancient Pueblo village since I first saw a photo of a wooden ladder leaning into the entrance of a cave dwelling in one of my middle school social studies text books. I wondered what...
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
For anyone exploring greater Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a fantastic option for a half- to full-day adventure. Forty miles from downtown Santa Fe (or 50 miles from Albuquerque in the direction of Santa...
Bandelier National Monument: Tsankawi Village Trail
Enveloped within Bandelier National Monument and located near the town of Los Alamos, the Tsankawi Village Trial is a nice option for visitors looking for a less structured—and potentially less crowded—venue for appreciating and understanding the lifestyle of the Ancestral Tewa...
Day Trip to Michigan’s South Manitou Island
South Manitou Island is my favorite destination in the entire state of Michigan. Encompassed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the island is only accessible by private boat or the Manitou Island Transit passenger ferry service that operates...
Yellowstone in a Day
Yellowstone National Park has been on my road trip bucket list for many years. Passing through Wyoming in May, I detoured to the northwest corner of the state with a plan to see as much of the park in...
