A vacuum of vast desert sprinkled with unique geological features and formations, the appropriately named Death Valley National Park is both enormous and ✨somewhat✨ interesting. While not the most eye-catching or “oohhh, ahhh” inducing National Park, it’s still worth a visit. Not only is Death Valley NP the hottest place ever recorded on Earth, it’s …
Typically a stop on any good Four Corners or Southwest-inspired road trip itinerary, Mexican Hat Rock is geological oddity named for its obvious sombrero shape. Believed to be around 250 million years old, it’s located just outside of beautiful Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park., approximately 10 minutes past famous “Forest Gump Point” on Highway 163. …
A fascinating archeological wonder, Newspaper Rock State Historical Site is a history or travel nerd’s fever dream. Located just 30 minutes outside the small town of Monticello, Utah, on the same road that leads directly to the entrance gate of Canyonlands National Park (Needles District), it’s a simple and quick 15-to-20-minute stop. While it’s highly …
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Located approximately 40 to 45 minutes Northeast of the famed Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park., Goosenecks State Park is a beautiful and relaxing place. Luckily, it’s not difficult to find or hard to get to, located only a mere 3 miles off Highway 163, which is the same highway you’ll find the famed “Forrest Gump …
One of the most amazing and beautiful travel experiences of my life, everyone should put Lower Antelope Canyon on their “top 5 must-see places” list immediately. While there are definitely countless gorgeous and magnificent places worldwide, the rarity and uniqueness of Antelope Canyon gives it that teeny extra-special sprinkle. Beautiful vibrant colors of orange, red, …
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Arguably one of the most beautiful places in the United States, the Idaho Panhandle (The Idaho Panhandle: Esto Perpetua.) has countless breathtaking views and amazing places to explore. Located between the uber-small Idahoan towns of Clark Fork and Hope is one of these places - a gorgeous riverfront area called Cabinet Landing. Once a flourishing …
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Officially named Tsé Bitʼaʼí, or “rock with wings", this is a surreal and somewhat eerie place. Commonly referred to as Shiprock, it’s an isolated rock and ridge that’s a true sight to behold. A 29-million-year-old fossilized volcanic throat jetting straight up from the ground, seemingly out of nowhere, it’s jagged and rugged across the entire …
Located approximately 35 miles east of Flagstaff, in north-central Arizona, sits a giant hole in the ground that should make it onto any decent “Interstate 40 Must-See Road Trip List”. Simply called Meteor Crater, it’s privately owned by the Barringer family, who claim it to be the “best preserved and first proven meteor crater on …
Deep within the Shawnee National Forest, approximately 30 minutes outside the small town of Harrisburg, Illinois in Saline County, sits a pretty cool-looking rock formation that resembles the face of an old woman (or man). Part of the Stoneface Research Natural Area of the Shawnee National Forest, it’s in a lesser known area home to …
Hanalei Bay and Pier was, by far, my personal favorite location on Kauai, Hawaii, and a must-see for anyone visiting the island. Located on the northern side, the bay is surrounded by lush, beautiful, towering mountains, making it the perfect spot to relax and take a break, especially at sunset. Depending on where you stay, …