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One of my favorite hikes on this whole trip was to Lower Calf Creek Falls, or as I like to call it, the most beautiful waterfall we almost didn’t see. This hike in Grand Staircase Escalante was a last minute addition, which just goes to show you that you can plan and plan, but some…
For the 12th day of our Southwest roadtrip, we got to experience a rainy day in Bryce Canyon. Hike Peekaboo Loop To start our second day in the park, we headed out to hike Peekaboo Loop. The Peekaboo loop is described as a “steep, ever-changing hike spent entirely below the rim” which was quite accurate. With…
On Day 11 of your Southwest roadtrip, spend an afternoon in Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon Amphitheater Of this whole two week National Park roadtrip, our afternoon in Bryce Canyon was a definite highlight for me. After spending about five days in Zion on the canyon floor, I was used to looking up at things….
On Day 10 of your Southwest roadtrip, head out early to enjoy a day of hiking at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Which entrance should you choose? The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is often overlooked for the more popular South Rim viewpoints; in fact, one website states that it receives 1/10th…
For day 9 of your southwest roadtrip, pop outside of Zion National Park to hike Red Reef Canyon. This is a great little hike outside of Hurricane, Utah, in the town of Leeds, located about 45 min from the south entrance to Zion National Park, and 25 min from La Verkin. What makes it perfect…
On day 8 of your southwest roadtrip, check out the east side of Zion National Park to see the checkerboard mesa and the Canyon Overlook Trail. I almost didn’t go to East Zion on this trip, but I’m so glad I did. It is DEFINITELY worth checking this section of the park out. Checkerboard Mesa…
Breakfast Start your morning off with breakfast at Two Friends Patio Restaurant. This is the first place that I tried shrimp for breakfast, and I was pleasantly surprised with the shrimp benedict. The Bloody Mary also hit the spot. Then grab a coffee from Cuban Coffee Queen with their signature coffee iced cubes before heading…
Key West and Key Largo are some of the more famous keys in Florida, but there is so much goodness nestled in between. Here are some great stops as you island hop through the Florida Keys. Take a ride on a glass bottom boat in Key Largo Truthfully, we did not love this experience, but…
There is so much to do in the Florida Keys, but we did our best to get a sample of some of the different flavors and views from some of the different islands. Key Largo ended up being one of our favorites stops on our trip. Here is what to do for a day in…
On the sixth day of your Southwest roadtrip, enjoy a day hike out in Kolob Canyons, the lesser known, but no less disappointing, northern section of Zion National Park. Located about 40 minutes north of the park’s east entrance, this hidden gem gives you the chance to catch some beautiful views away from the crowds. …