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Sunset at Big Spring Canyon

Canyonlands National Park Itinerary

Utah gets a lot of attention for its famous five national parks, but most people can only[…]

Jack Rabbit at Pothole Point

Hiking Pothole Point

Morning rush hour is a nightmare for most of us with boring office jobs.  As you sit[…]

Old Cowboy Camp at Canyonlands

Cave Spring Trail at Canyonlands National Park

Long trips through the uncharted wilderness, cooking steak and beans for dinner and sleeping under the stars,[…]

Canyonlands National Park

Roadside Ruin Trail at Canyonlands National Park

Your first step in visiting any National Park should be grabbing a map. These maps will always[…]

The Mighty Five National Parks of Utah

This past month I had the opportunity to visit the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah on[…]

The Devils Washbowl

Exploring Malad Gorge State Park

After hours of driving, it’s easy to lose yourself to the highway hypnosis. As your mind wanders[…]

Wildflowers in Idaho

Hike to Cervidae Peak

Up, up and…. more up! This is an accurate description of Cervidae Peak, located just outside of[…]

Box Canyon State Park

Box Canyon State Park Hike

The untrained eye may dismiss the cities of Hagerman and Wendell, Idaho as no more than agricultural[…]

Danskin Mountains

Waterfall Hunting in the Danskin Mountains

A frigid Winter and record snowfall is followed by a Spring with overflowing waterfalls and raging rivers. One[…]

Rainbow Row

One Week South Carolina Itinerary

Many people question choosing South Carolina as a travel destination. There aren’t any commonly known must-see sights[…]

Myrtle Beach Highlights

Day trip to Myrtle Beach

Traveling and vacationing bring separate images to the forefront of my imagination. Traveling means immersing yourself in[…]

Boone Hall Coach Tour

Boone Hall Plantation

The beautiful plantations of the south typically mask a troubled history.  The economic boom from fields of[…]

Boardwalk Loop

Congaree National Park

One of the newest additions to the National Park System is Congaree National Park. This wetland of swamp[…]

Old Jail of Charleston

Charleston’s Haunted Jail

An eerie feeling pulls at your insides as the lights go out and your eyes try to[…]

The White Bridge at Magnolia

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

With a garden straight out of a romantic novel, Magnolia is at the top of the list if[…]

Fort Sumpter National Monument

Tips for Visiting Fort Sumter National Monument

By Land and By Sea There are several ways to see the Fort Sumter National Monument. This[…]

The Light of Morris Island

Sunset at Morris Island Lighthouse

Standing alone offshore, surrounded by the setting sun and dark blue water is the light of Morris[…]

Folly Beach

As the sun goes down through the framework of the pier at Folly Beach, the feeling of[…]

Bonneville Salt Flats

We woke up after spending the night in Salt Lake City and just decided to gather our[…]

Bruneau Canyon

Bruneau Canyon

Late February can be a tough time of year to find good hikes. As spring approaches and[…]

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