What To Do Near 30A in Florida

If you’ve never heard of 30A, I was also once that person. I lived in Florida for two years and … More

What to Do in the Finger Lakes (+ A Weekend Itinerary)

The Finger Lakes are located in the central part of the state, closest to the PA border. The area is … More

1 Day at Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes of NY

Watkins Glen State Park is nestled among the Finger Lakes in New York state. It’s right on the south side … More

The Most Beautiful Cave I’ve Ever Visited (Luray Caverns, VA)

The first time I ever visited Luray Caverns was when I was a kid on the way to Shenandoah National … More

What to Do in Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, Maryland is a popular spot for summer vacationers from the surrounding states. It has miles of beach and … More

Visiting Assateague Island (Wild Horses, Nature Hikes, Sunset Views)

Assateague Island National Seashore is located across state lines in both Virginia and Maryland. The two districts don’t connect, so you can either enter the northern portion from near Ocean City, Maryland or you can enter the southern portion from Chincoteague.

Our Southwest Road Trip Itinerary (12 Days)

We spent time in 5 states including Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. We visited 9 National Parks, 3 State Parks, as well as National Forests, Monuments, Preserves and Tribal Parks.

Visiting Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada (Beehives, Petroglyphs & Big Horn Sheep)

Valley of Fire State Park has been on my list of places to visit for about the last few years. I saw a picture of it online while researching a trip and knew I wanted to go when I would be in the area in a future. Fast forward a few years and on our Southwest Road Trip, I was able to finally visit!

Visiting Goblin Valley State Park in Utah

The closest I’ve ever felt to being on Mars was at Goblin Valley State Park.

What to Do Near Page, AZ (Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Navajo Bridge)

We were able to do a few things in just over a full day’s time in the Page, AZ area. While we were able to do a lot, when we return to this area we already have a list of other things we’d like to do in the area. You can find both what we did and what we’re planning for next time below.