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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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 …
First things first - it's insanely windy at Walnut Canyon National Monument. You have no idea while in the parking lot or near the front doors of the Visitor's Center, as it's not windy at all. Once you exit the doors to the outside area below that begins the long descent down the stairs and …
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 …
At the beginning of the trail, near the top and parking lot area. Located about 15 minutes outside of Flagstaff, Sandy Canyon is a great day hike. Officially called the Sandy Canyon Trail, it’s located inside the Coconino National Forest, tucked back off the typical touristy path. It could easily be overlooked or missed if …
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My whole life, I’ve wanted to visit the Grand Canyon. It’s something you read and hear about, and see in pictures and videos growing up your entire life (at least in the U.S.). I've gotten to visit this natural wonder twice in my life, once in 2017 and again in 2021 (I will be including …
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