Get your hiking boots ready! Rocky Mountain National Park will wear you out with beautiful, high altitude treks to alpine lakes and towering summits. Add in that this park lies a stone’s throw from Denver, and it’s no wonder it attracts the third-most visitors of any national park each year.… Read More »Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
While Aspen is rightfully known as a high-end ski town, we visited in July to tackle two of the area’s more renowned hikes. We even made the trip budget-friendly! If you’re like us and want to experience this region’s beauty without breaking the bank, we’ve got the recommendations for you.… Read More »Aspen, Colorado
This smaller national park offers some very big views. Perfect for a one-day stop, Black Canyon has a number of viewpoints and scenic walks for visitors of all fitness levels. We didn’t really know what to expect at this park, but it’s safe to say that it exceeded our expectations.… Read More »Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Home to one of the most iconic landmarks in Utah, Arches National Park deserves the acclaim. The hikes in this park are simply breathtaking. You can easily spend multiple days exploring this park without getting bored, but we think our recommendations in this post are perfect for a one-day itinerary!… Read More »Arches National Park, Utah
This park across town from Arches is massive. It’s hard to appreciate the sheer scale until you’re standing on the edge of a canyon and staring out into all the emptiness. Divided into four distinct districts, Canyonlands requires multiple visits if you want to conquer the park in its entirety.… Read More »Canyonlands National Park, Utah
We’ve seen this national park described as “cute,” and that actually feels accurate. Capitol Reef seems smaller than Utah’s other national parks because of its lack of viewpoints and exciting hiking trails. Still, it is remarkably beautiful and absolutely worth a half-day visit if you find yourself in southern Utah.… Read More »Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
The land of hoodoos! Bryce Canyon is a truly unique experience, as it is filled with these tall, thin rock spires shaped by years of erosion. We hadn’t seen anything like a hoodoo before, and this park provides the opportunity to admire the formations from up close and up above.… Read More »Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Zion has to be our favorite national park so far. It’s just incredibly unique. From trudging through the Virgin River in The Narrows to facing your fears at the top of Angel’s Landing, it has something for everyone and some truly unforgettable experiences. We can’t recommend this park highly enough.… Read More »Zion National Park, Utah
The Grand Canyon exceeds the hype. It is breathtaking, and there’s no other way to put it. The park is also great for all ages and fitness levels, as it has some truly intense hikes into the canyon as well as easily accessible viewpoints and walking trails along the rim.… Read More »Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Get ready for heat. Lots of heat. Named after the nation’s largest cacti, this national park will let you get up close and personal with PLENTY of the prickly plants. Saguaro also straddles the city of Tucson, so it makes for a great trip if you’re staying in the city.… Read More »Saguaro National Park, Arizona