Dynamite blasted rooms, animals taxidermied in the contortions of death, an exotic petting zoo, and an overpriced entrance fee. Perhaps one of Utah’s weirdest roadside attractions is the Hole N’ The Rock. How to Get to the Hole N’ The…
Newspaper Rock Utah
On our way home from the Blanding area in southeast Utah, we made a quick stop at Newspaper Rock. This is a National Historic Site that is full of ancient petroglyphs. Since it is so easily accessible and so easy…
Yellow Van Travels Turns One!
It is so amazing to think that when we started this blog one year ago. We had just come back from a beautiful trip to the Grand Canyon and were excited to share our adventures. Since then, we have been…
Corona and Bow Tie Arch
On our last day in Moab, we did not go to either of the national parks. Instead we went a little bit out of the way to a free hike to two amazing arches. While it is probably the most…
Double Arch in Arches National Park
Double Arch was by far my favorite hike in the Windows District of Arches National Park. And it was probably my second favorite hike of our whole time in Arches. (My first favorite was definitely Delicate Arch.) This is an…
Windows Section in Arches National Park
On the eastern side of Arches National Park there is an area that is almost magical in the imagination it inspires. This is the Windows Section. And while not as iconic Delicate Arch, or as massive as Landscape Arch, it…
Hiking Landscape Arch in Arches National Park
Landscape Arch is the longest arch in Arches National Park. It is a beautiful arch with two side trails to see other arches along the way. A flat, easy hike that everyone in your family can enjoy. How to…
5 Things We Wish We Brought to Arches National Park
Even though I am a huge planner with a pretty detailed packing list, there are always a few little things I forget to pack. Sometimes there are things I didn’t even consider packing that I really wish I had brought.…
Sunrise at Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
One of the things I love to do while traveling is catch the sunrise at some awesome place. Depending on the time of year this can make for an early morning, but an awesome experience. I had read in the…
Canyonlands: Whale Rock
Whale Rock was my favorite hike when we were in Canyonlands. It is basically climbing up a HUGE slick rock and the view is spectacular. How to Get There: From the Island in the Sky Visitor’s Center, head South then…