One of the most unique things about Canyonlands National Park is the layout. The park is split into four distinct districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the Rivers. Each one has its own special personality and secrets to explore, which means you can see something new every time you visit. […]
To answer the question of why Silicon Valley has been so successful, we have to first answer another question: Where is Silicon Valley? The answer to both questions is that Silicon Valley was built in the area surrounding Stanford University. Stanford is one of the world’s leading research universities, especially when it comes to technology, […]
Canyonlands National Park is split up into a few different regions, each with some incredible trails and overlooks, but the one area you really shouldn’t miss is the Island in the Sky, an enormous mesa standing about 1000 feet above the rest of the park. If you only have a single day to spend in […]
Before taking a Silicon Valley tour, you’ll probably have some questions. Can we visit the Apple HQ? How about the Googleplex? The answer to both these questions is “sort of.” While the buildings themselves are typically only open to employees and guests of the companies that own them, you’re free to visit the park adjacent to the […]
Like many parks, Canyonlands National Park is best seen from the comfort of your car much of the time. The park itself is over 500 square miles, so there’s really no way to see it without driving from point to point. However, you should definitely take every opportunity to get out of your car and […]
Shenandoah National Park is absolutely nice in March! In fact, one of the most popular times to visit the park is between March and May. During the springtime, the park’s 850+ species of wildflowers start to bloom, so the whole area comes alive. There are also plenty of migrating birds who pass through Shenandoah during […]
The first thing you’ll notice on any Silicon Valley tour is that you can drive pretty much anywhere in the area without too much confusion. While it’s easy to get around without a car due to the high numbers of Uber and Lyft drivers in the area – both companies are headquartered just across the […]
How long it takes to see Canyonlands National Park will depend on how much hiking you want to do, but you can tour more or less the whole park in a day or so. If you want to take some trails and go a little deeper, you should expect to spend two days there. Of […]
The highest point in Shenandoah National Park is the peak of Hawksbill Mountain at 4,050 feet. The highest point on Skyline Drive is at 3,680 feet, but it’s only about a two-mile hike to the summit of Hawksbill from there. If you’re a moderately experienced hiker and you’re looking for a great view of the […]
Since it’s a tourist destination within the larger tourist destination of the Bay Area, Silicon Valley tours are plentiful in the area. Silicon Valley’s history as the high-tech hub of the United States goes all the way back to the 50s, so there are plenty of famous historical spots to visit, as well as contemporary […]