One of the most scenic stretches of highway in the US, the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado runs between the towns of Silverton and Ouray, about 25 miles away. Silverton, the southern end of the road, is a former mining town nestled in the heart of the mountains. While the mines dried up decades ago, […]
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and with good reason. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, there are endless activities and attractions to explore. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning for another trip, here’s our top 10 things to do in New York – from strolling […]
In most cases, you won’t need an SUV to take a Monument Valley tour. While the 17-mile scenic road through the park isn’t paved, it’s generally solid enough for a regular car to handle. If the weather has been especially rainy lately then parts of the road might have been washed away, which would make […]
The best time to take a Monument Valley tour will depend on your own preferences, but we’d generally recommend the spring or fall. The weather isn’t as extreme during those months, and the park is also less likely to be crowded than during the summer. If you want to avoid crowds, then you should visit […]
If you’re hoping to see some snow on your next Monument Valley tour, then you should try to visit in December or January. While it’s possible for snow to fall in the park at any time between November and March, it’s typically light enough to melt completely by the end of the day. Keep an […]
Winter in Zion National Park is the least popular time to visit, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth going. In fact, there are a few reasons why you might actually prefer to visit in the colder months. The first is the lack of popularity we mentioned just above. Fewer visitors mean smaller crowds, which […]
When you take a Monument Valley tour, you might wonder where the name originated. The monicker refers to the towering buttes and spires that rise out of the desert and attract so many visitors to the park. These formations are sometimes called monuments, giving the area its name in English. However, “Monument Valley” isn’t the […]
Zion National Park’s Emerald Pools are one of its most popular destinations, and it’s easy to see why. The pools themselves are part of a stream that runs downhill and pools on three different levels, creating a three-tiered desert oasis. Each pool has its own charm – the Lower Pool is the most accessible and […]
The island is pretty small, so the chance of running into a celebrity on a Martha’s Vineyard tour is higher than you might think. The rich and famous have been using this island as a getaway for quite some time now, and it draws celebrities from all over the east coast. Here are a few […]
People come from all over the country to take a Monument Valley tour because of the unique and iconic beauty of the park’s geological formations, which have been popularized by decades of Hollywood movies and advertisements shot in the park. Monument Valley’s Hollywood story starts during the late 1920s, in the middle of the Great […]