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 […]
The situation is a little unusual, so people often wonder if they need to hire a guide for a Monument Valley tour. To quote The Simpsons’ Reverend Lovejoy: “Short answer, yes with an if. Long answer, no with a but.” If you plan on doing any exploring in the park, then you’ll have to hire […]
While it’s really best explored over a week or so, you can see plenty in one day in Zion National Park. We’d recommend starting by getting to the park early enough to watch the sunrise. You can always skip this if you’re looking for a more relaxed day at the park, but watching the sun […]
Of course, it’ll depend on your own personal tastes, but we think a Monument Valley tour is well worth doing, especially if you’re interested in the kind of stark geological beauty that the West is known for. The 17-mile scenic loop that runs through the park only costs $8 per person and offers some spectacular […]
It’s nearly impossible to be alone when you’re on a Zion National Park tour. With over 5 million visitors in 2021, Zion is one of the country’s most popular national parks, so some crowds are just unavoidable. However, there are some things you can do to minimize crowding. One tip that most experienced visitors know […]
It depends on how much of the park you want to see, but a basic Bryce Canyon tour should take you about three hours. That being said, you could easily spend the entire day checking out all the viewpoints and trailheads in the park, so be sure to leave some time to explore. Once you’ve […]
A self-guided Monument Valley tour on the scenic drive should take between two and four hours, depending on how long you spend at each overlook. While visitors aren’t allowed to hike deeper into the park without a Navajo tour guide, you’re more than welcome to take stops along the way and enjoy the gorgeous views […]
If you’re bringing your car on a Bryce Canyon tour, you’ll have to pay a $35 entrance fee to get into the park itself. That fee covers the car and all occupants inside, so as long as you can all cram yourselves into one vehicle, you can get the whole family into the park for […]