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 …
"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 …
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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✨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 …
Located just outside Beautiful and Historic Savannah, Georgia., Bonaventure Cemetery routinely makes most lists of “World’s Most Famous Cemeteries”. Established in 1846, the beautiful Spanish Moss covered oak trees and elaborate headstones bring a medieval gothic vibe that isn't found in many U.S. cemeteries. Many of the headstones date back to the 1800’s and early …
✨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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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 …
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 …
The Reflecting Pool and Lincoln Memorial. I had been to Washington D.C. once, back in 2003 at the tender age of 13 for my 8th grade graduation school trip. To say I barely remember it is an understatement. Returning 15 years later as an adult was an entirely different experience. It was still a whirlwind …
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If you've ever watched Jenelle “I seen you wiff Keifah” Evans from Teen Mom 2… or watched Trailer Park: Welcome to Myrtle Manor… or were a fan of the reality TV show Party Down South… you've seen and heard of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which more than lived up to its nickname, the Dirty Myrtle. …