My two favorite destinations near Salt Lake City are the Bonneville Salt Flats and Antelope Island State Park. Antelope Island sits on the southern edge of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. People flock to the park to engage in a variety of...
The Salt Flats rest area westbound is without a doubt the BEST viewpoint of the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Moreover, you can even walk out on the Salt Flats at this location. You read that right - you can walk out onto...
Garden of the Gods is a must-visit attraction in Colorado Springs, and the Perkins Central Garden Trail is arguably the best trail within the park to view the rock formations. Why is it the best? It is considered to be an easy route...
You might have heard of Great Sand Dunes National Park before, but did you know you could go sandboarding / sledding on the sand dunes? That is right, all you have to do is to rent a sand board or sled, and you...
The Santuario de Chimayo is a popular pilgrimage site located in New Mexico. It was first constructed in 1813 after a crucifix was found half buried on the hillside and then mysteriously kept returning to the hillside after people removed it. Additionally, there...
Bandelier National Monument contains dozens of dwellings carved into the rock from the Ancestral Pueblo people dating back to the 1100s. The monument is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico within the Frijoles Canyon. While visiting Bandelier National Monument, you can choose to...
La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs are unique and interesting rock carvings created hundreds of years ago by the Keresan-speaking people. They date back to between the 13th and 17th centuries, though there is suspicion some petroglyphs date back to between 8000 to 2000 BCE. I...
The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico contains unique rock formations originating from a volcanic eruption approximately six or seven million years ago. While visiting, you can walk on trails that lead you to scenic overlooks and Cave Rock as well...
The Sunset Cliffs are THE spot to watch the sunset in San Diego, California. Plan a trip to the Cliffs for your next date night or self-care night. Pack a blanket and some dinner to make a whole evening out of it. However, do...
There are so many things to do in the town of La Jolla. For example, there is the secret swing on the Coast Walk Trail, Mount Soledad, and Ho Chi Minh Trail to Black's Beach for example. However, La Jolla Cove remains one of...
Mount Soledad is located in the town of La Jolla and includes the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial with the cross as its main attraction. The memorial features a large cross as well as thousands of plaques to honor service members, both living...
First, let me start off by saying that accessing the swing can be dangerous. There is a sign along the trail recommending visitors to not venture off the path. It notes that doing so can lead to injury or death. Anything beyond the path...
Los Penasquitos Canyon Trail is an approximately 6.8 mile (~10.9 kilometer) round trip hike to the Los Penasquitos Creek Waterfall. However, the waterfall will vary in size depending on whether it is the wet or dry season in San Diego. When we visited,...
The town of La Jolla in San Diego has a variety of attractions. Not only are there ample beaches but also kayaking, snorkeling, sea lions, and of course the Ho Chi Minh Trail (aka Saigon Trail). The Ho Chi Minh trail attracts hikers...