DOs and DON’Ts on a Great American Road Trip
I think just about every American teenager (and probably plenty from abroad, as well) has dreamt about driving across the country in an epic...
The Hoover Dam: A Modern Feat of Engineering
I'll admit that I never knew much about the Hoover Dam. I knew that it was a large concrete dam on the Colorado River...
Seeing Red: Exploring Sedona, Arizona on a Budget
The small Southwestern town of Sedona, Arizona, is not know as being the most affordable place to visit in Arizona. According to a cost...
Grand Canyon Smackdown: North Rim vs. South Rim
The Grand Canyon is by far one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Attracting upwards of 5 million visitors per...
Road Trip ’11 – My 10 Favorite Road Trip Stops
The United States is really big. Like, REALLY BIG. A 3-week road trip across America is barely enough time to even scratch the surface....
Road Trip Day 18-19: The End of the Road
I know this post has been a long time coming. Maybe, subconsciously, I didn't want to write it, as it truly marks the end...
Photo Essay: Cliffdwellers, Arizona
Every Friday on Twitter, the hashtag #frifotos can be seen floating around. Friday is the day designated to share photos dealing with a specific...
Road Trip Day 17 – Nebraska, I Can’t Decide if I Love You or Hate You
Have you ever visited a place where, one day you hated it, and the next you felt like maybe you were being too harsh...
Road Trip Day 16 – Silliness Ensues in Denver
Maybe it's because we had been on the road for more than two weeks and had already covered more than 5,000 miles. Maybe we...
Road Trip Day 15 – Adventure in the Rocky Mountains
I don't think any bout of travel would be complete without getting the adrenaline pumping at least a little bit. (This coming, of course,...
Road Trip Day 14 – Who Says You Can’t Enjoy a Ski Resort in the Summer?
After having zipped around for many days without a break, we were both really looking forward to spending 2 nights in one place. And...
Road Trip Day 13 – Sweating My Face Off at Arches National Park
Since we missed out on Zion National Park in Utah, I wanted to make sure we devoted plenty of time to Arches National Park,...
Road Trip Day 11 & 12 – What Happens in Vegas…
I could make this post incredibly short by using the old saying, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Which would then probably make...
Road Trip Day 10 – Sliding Through Sedona
I've been to plenty of pretty cities. More than one that's made me think, “Oh yeah, I could live here.” Like Queenstown. Or Victoria....
Road Trip Day 9 – The Grand Canyon
I probably don't even need to say this, but the Grand Canyon really is grand. Seriously. I've seen canyons before, and I thought I...
Road Trip Day 8 – Adventures in Antelope Canyon
Have you heard of Antelope Canyon before? Chances are probably about 50/50 that you have. But the odds increase substantially that you've seen photos...
Road Trip Day 7 – Floating Over Monument Valley
Monument Valley, Utah, was not in our original road trip plans. It was too far south, and not really “on the way” to any...
