Goblin Valley, Utah is one of the more remote state parks and is far from any of Utah’s major cities. The closest settlement to Goblin Valley State Park is Hanksville, a small town with a population of just over 200. Although Hanksville itself is about as insignificant as a town can get—Hanksville residents didn’t even […]
Goblin Valley, Utah is one of the most unique landscapes in the American Southwest, featuring thousands of mushroom-shaped rock formations called hoodoos. The clustering of these formations gives the valley an otherworldly look, and Goblin Valley State Park was founded to protect the hoodoos from vandalism. Although Goblin Valley was inhabited by native people for […]
 Goblin Valley, Utah is a fun and easy-to-visit state park that we highly recommend to anyone who finds themselves in the area. Although it’s not as popular as nearby Bryce Canyon, Goblin Valley features some of the best hoodoo rock formations in the world and is easy to explore with the whole family. Hoodoos, sometimes […]
The best time to visit Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island will depend, of course, on what you’re hoping to get from your trip. Personally, we’d recommend visiting in September or October so you can see the stunning colors as the leaves change. Be warned though; the daytime temperatures drop to the 40s and […]
Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island are terrific places to visit with your family. As the only national park in the New England area, Acadia is the primary attraction on the island, and we highly recommend spending some time there when you visit. The park has over 130 miles of gorgeous hiking trails, about […]
Once covered in summer homes for the rich and famous, Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island are now known as relaxing seaside destinations for travelers from all over the country. The only national park in the New England area, is the main attraction on Mount Desert Island and covers about half of its landmass, […]
Joshua Tree National Park boasts a variety of captivating hiking trails, perfect for both novice and experienced hikers alike. Samuelson’s Hiking Trail: An easy stroll with scenic vistas, ideal for a leisurely hike lasting about 1 hour and 11 minutes. Willow Hole Trail: A moderate 2-hour, 18-minute hike leading to a tranquil desert oasis is […]
Joshua Tree National Park isn’t your everyday destination. It’s a place where two extraordinary American deserts, the Colorado and the Mojave, come together to create an enchanting natural landscape. Let’s delve into what makes this national park so special: The Colorado Desert The Colorado Desert, a slice of the vast Sonoran Desert stretching from California […]
Joshua Tree National Park is a renowned destination for stargazing enthusiasts, offering some of the darkest and most pristine skies in the United States. As an International Dark Sky Park, its location in the High Desert Region, with elevations ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 feet, contributes to its exceptional night sky clarity. The park’s distance […]
If you wanted to drive around the entirety of Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island, you could probably manage it in about two hours. However, we would recommend taking a lot longer than that, since you’ll want to relax and take in the natural beauty of the island. The main attraction on Mount Desert […]