Unless you’re from Michigan, chances are you haven’t heard of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It was the first national lakeshore, declared in 1966, and is located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (or the UP as locals calls it). The peninsula is bounded by Lakes Superior and…

Yellowstone is the oldest and perhaps the most famous national park in the United States. It’s home to a shocking variety of natural phenomenon and incredible wildlife. When referring to Yellowstone’s Big Five, it usually means the five large mammals that call the park home-…

That first glimpse of the Tetons is etched in my mind. There are mountains, and then there are mountains! The jagged, windswept peak of Grand Teton is unmistakable, the icon of the national park. Grand Teton is often overshadowed by it’s neighboring park, Yellowstone, but…

The Petrified Forest National Park is located in Arizona, about 90 minutes east of Flagstaff. It’s an overlooked and underappreciated national park, but it offers a surprising array of sights. With over 52,000 acres its home to beautiful desert vistas, thousands of years of history,…

Just a small town on the Arizona and Utah border, Page, AZ is home to some of the most photographed places in the United States. Within a short drive of each other, see Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, The Wave, Lake Powell and countless other slot…

Roswell, New Mexico brings to mind crashed spaceships, aliens, and maybe the TV show. It’s fairly remote, about three hours south of Albuquerque. So, is Roswell worth visiting? Yes! It could be done in a day or two, but we stayed for 2 weeks. It…

There are few sights that will truly take your breath away, but your first glimpse of the Grand Canyon will be one of them. No photos or videos will do it justice. There is something awe inspiring to stand on the rim, the canyon floor…

South Dakota’s Black Hills are a road trip must! Hills they are not, more like small mountains at around 7,000 feet elevation. They’re home to some of the most iconic places in America, while still being relatively undiscovered, in comparison to other places attracting millions…

Everyone has heard of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and other famous national parks. State parks rarely get as much attention or love, and that’s with reason. However, Custer State Park is unlike any state park you’ve ever visited. It’s grand on a national park level,…

With an explosion of restaurants over the past decade, Tampa’s culinary scene has so much to offer. Whether you’re new to town or just passing through on the way to the beaches or theme parks, there are a few restaurants you can’t miss! These tried…