Devils Tower National Monument.

Standing tall against the sky, Devils Tower National Monument dominates the northeastern Wyoming landscape, visible from miles away. Although it's tucked away in a remote part of the state, the journey to Devils Tower is undeniably worth it. Rising in solitude from the rugged wilderness, this towering rock formation contrasts dramatically with the surrounding flatlands, …

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Beach Haven, New Jersey: A Thin Slice of East Coast Heaven.

As someone who typically isn't drawn to beach destinations, Beach Haven, New Jersey, pleasantly surprised me as one of the most charming beach resort towns I've encountered - so much so that I'd eagerly return. My discovery of Beach Haven came after thorough online research while planning our 2019 East Coast road trip, which traveled …

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

"Whales Mouth". Truthfully, Carlsbad Caverns National Park should be on any good traveler’s or road tripper’s “must see” list. A massive and epic dark hole in the ground, it’s ranked as the 15th-largest cave system within the United States, and is home to the largest chamber in North America, known as the Big Room. An …

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Roswell, New Mexico: Greetings, Earthlings.✌🏼👽

Are you ready to learn about one of the coolest midsize cities in the American Southwest? While Roswell, New Mexico may not be as gigantic and commercialized as many other major U.S. cities, it’s still a good-sized city with lots to offer. A bit isolated, the closest medium to large-size cities are Carlsbad (1.2 hours), …

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White Sands National Park.

✨To better understand and appreciate the whiteness of the sand, I suggest turning up the brightness on your device, especially when viewing videos. This will help you better understand the stunning landscape of White Sands National Park. Enjoy the mesmerizing views!✨ One of my favorite National Parks, White Sands National Park, is unlike any place …

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Bowen’s and Bannister’s Wharf (Rhode Island).

✨Fun fact: Did you know, Rhode Island is only 48 miles North to South, 37 miles East to West, and yet, 1.06 million people live there? To put that into some perspective, just the city of Los Angeles is 44 miles North to South and 29 miles East to West, and almost 4 million people …

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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park.

Ahhh, Monument Valley (MV). An immense land of beautiful, mesmerizing, untouched desert. A mecca for Southwest lovers and road-tripping aficionados. A magical place locked in time. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park has earned every bit of its fame and reputation. For seven years I dreamed of visiting this world-renowned geographical wonder and I finally got …

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Four Corners National Monument.

With an official address in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, the whole draw of the Four Corners National Monument is, of course, that it’s technically located in 4 states – Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Furthermore, even though the official address is in Arizona, the entrance is actually located in New Mexico. It’s tucked back …

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Mesa Verde National Park.

The “green table” for which Mesa Verde National Park is named after. Translated from Spanish as “green table”, Mesa Verde National Park is very appropriately named. The “green table” for which it’s named is prominent from the start, appearing very shortly once you pass the entrance. One of the first things I remarked upon on …

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