Part 2 of the Great Adventure-Continuing our exploration of National Parks while lodging in the Kolob Mountains, we spent the next day in Zion. During the busier seasons from spring to fall, a shuttle system was required to minimize the impact on the park. We started at the Visitor Center to plan our day. Unfortunately,…

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson created the National Park Service to protect the national parks and monuments. Today there are over 58 national parks throughout the United States. I’ve only visited 29 so far, but they are all on my bucket list! For a detailed list of which parks I’ve seen, view my pinterest board for…

For the traveler who would embrace a road less traveled if it was coupled with a 4 star resort, Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa might be calling your name. This Hyatt resort is situated on the sacred lands of Santa Ana Pueblo at the base of the Sandia Mountains in New Mexico. From the…

Looking for some desert adventure in the cooler weather, Moab had been on my family’s bucket list for some time. The resort town atmosphere, stunning red rock landscape, beautiful Colorado River and the proximity to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks made Moab the perfect choice for a week of adventure. May 2015- We chose to…