Exploring North Dakota, The Midwest, and Beyond
I love Las Vegas. I’m pretty sure that’s not a surprise. There’s just something about the city that draws me in and makes me want to stay. I’ve been there a handful of times, and usually, I’m by myself. There are so many things you can do while traveling solo […]
You cannot visit the American southwest without visiting Antelope Canyon. Antelope is a slot canyon in northern Arizona. Known to the Navajo as “Tse’ bighanilini” or “the place where water runs through the rocks,” the canyon formed as a result of erosion from flash floods over millions of years. The […]
The desert is calling and I must go. My American Southwest road trip itinerary takes you through some of the most iconic and must-see places. The absolute best time to do a southwest road trip is November through February. With that being said, I am a northerner and definitely prefer […]
It is so easy to overpack for a camping trip to Death Valley. Because of that, I wanted to make a guide telling you what you need and what you don’t need in the middle of the desert. Hi, my name is Niki and I am an over-packer. Up until […]
I was incredibly fortunate to be able to visit Death Valley as a field course for geology. The coolest thing about visiting Death Valley with a bunch of geologists is that we were all into the rocks and what happened to make Death Valley look like it does today. These […]
Years ago when our family vacation was in Page, Arizona I remember seeing the brochures for Antelope Canyon tours. The photos were gorgeous and I wanted to see it, but it was August. And that means that the temperature mirrored the surface of Venus or the Sun. Why would anyone […]
Las Vegas is in the middle of a desert which means there isn’t a whole lot to do except blow all your money at the casinos and drink tons of alcohol. That is not entirely true. The last time I was in Vegas (I was of actual drinking age, finally) […]
Freemont Street is by far my favorite place to be in Las Vegas. Anytime someone asks me what they should do while in Las Vegas, I always say, “Skip The Strip and head to Freemont Street instead.” During my las trip to Vegas, I decided to bite the bullet and […]
Hiking Horseshoe Bend is a quick and easy stop along Highway 89. There is a large parking lot, probably filled with tour busses, so you really can’t miss it. There is also a sign, in case you prefer signs. The hike itself is relatively easy. It takes about a half hour […]
My final photography project this year was on Lake Powell. This is something I have been wanting to do for at least a year, and I never had the time to get there. Finally, I had the perfect trip planned. Artist Statement Visiting Lake Powell has been on my mind […]
