They say the views from the Estes Park Aerial Tramway are breathtaking, but is this classic Colorado ride worth the hype and the ticket price? We’re heading up Prospect Mountain to find out. We’ll explore the historic Estes Tram, visit the newly reopened summit, and see if the views live up to the hype. Let’s…
Introduction The Florida Everglades, renowned for its incredible biodiversity, is a hidden gem that every traveler should explore. Recently, Erin and I took a week-long trip to the beautiful Florida Keys. We were determined to visit Shark Valley, an integral part of the Everglades National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site in South Florida is…
We stayed a few nights at the incredible Hacienda Linda Bed and Breakfast adjacent to the Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ, and made the short trip into the Saguaro National Park to explore Signal Hill Trail and the rock art petroglyphs that were in abundance on the hill. This was a very cool site…
While looking at attractions or on a road trip near Flagstaff, you may wonder “Is the Petrified Forest National Park worth it?”. “Isn’t the park just a bunch of petrified wood? Boring!”. The answer to these questions is that this vast 346-square-mile Park does have lots of petrified wood but it definitely is worth visiting…
The Wupatki National Monument, near Flagstaff, AZ, is a great destination to explore if you love ancient history. The Wupatki Pueblo site is the largest of the pueblos you can go visit and explore within the park. This post covers the Wupatki pueblo site within the Wupatki National Monument. Indigenous Communities The Sanagua, Cohonina, and…
The Lyndon B. Johnson Guest House and National Park Visitors Center, Event Center, and the LBJ National Park Ranch is a great place to visit and explore the history of LJB, his youth, his presidency, and his retirement while out exploring the Texas Hill Country. The Ranch is located in the East Texas Hill Country…
