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 […]
Planning a Zion National Park day trip can be difficult since the park is so huge, but you can still hit a lot of the most iconic spots if you get there early enough in the morning. In fact, if you get there while it’s still dark out, you’ll be rewarded with the sight of […]
One of the most popular stops on any Bryce Canyon scenic tour, Thor’s Hammer is located on the southern part of the Amphitheater bowl, right by Sunrise Point. Named for the thunderstorms that frequently hit the area, the Hammer is the park’s most famous example of a “hoodoo,” towering natural rock formations that cover the […]
This is a pretty broad question since everybody will get something different out of a Martha’s Vineyard tour. However, most people would say that the island is known primarily for its natural beauty. Windswept beaches, seaside cliffs, open marshlands – Martha’s Vineyard has it all. Film buffs might recognize the island’s quintessential New England look […]
A Monument Valley tour is a great place to take dogs, especially if they enjoy the great outdoors. While national parks tend to have relatively few accommodations for our furry friends, Monument Valley is owned and administered by the Navajo Nation and has its own set of rules. As long as you keep your dogs […]
While fairly strenuous, Angels Landing is one of the most popular hikes for anyone spending one day in Zion National Park. The trailhead is accessible by both car and shuttle, so it’s easy enough to get there. The hike itself, however, is fairly difficult and typically takes about four hours round trip. The trail is […]
It’s nearly impossible to settle on a single view that acts as the highlight of a Bryce Canyon scenic tour since there are so many striking vistas. However, if we had to pick one, we’d probably go with Bryce Point, located on the Amphitheater just a few miles past the visitor center. Bryce Point looks […]