Exploring North Dakota, The Midwest, and Beyond
Las Vegas is known for its bright lights and bustling casinos. But did you know it is also home to some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the country? There are several state and national parks in close proximity of Las Vegas that offer stunning scenery and a variety […]
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 […]
