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Queen’s Garden and Wall Street Loop: If You Only Do One Hike in Bryce Canyon, Make It This One

The Queen's Garden and Wall Street Loop was the highlight of our time in Bryce Canyon National Park. If you only have time for one hike in Bryce, this would be my pick. Near Queens Garden Loop Trailhead Some hikes are worth it because of the destination. This one is different. The entire hike is… Continue reading Queen’s Garden and Wall Street Loop: If You Only Do One Hike in Bryce Canyon, Make It This One

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Driving Utah Scenic Highway 12: Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef

Driving Utah State Route 12, better known as Utah Scenic Highway 12, ended up being one of the highlights of our entire trip. What looks on the map like simply a drive between Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Park turned out to be an unforgettable part of the adventure itself. The scenery… Continue reading Driving Utah Scenic Highway 12: Bryce Canyon to Capitol Reef

Frozen Bear Lake in RMNP in Winter
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Rocky Mountain National Park in Winter

There’s something special about Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter. The snow-covered mountains, quiet trails, and off-season pace make it a perfect spot for a cold-weather getaway. We spent four days exploring both the town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park—and between the beautiful scenery and all the wildlife we spotted, it… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park in Winter

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Buc-ee’s: What’s the Deal?

People love Buc-ee's! However, I had never experienced it myself. We finally decided to satisfy our curiosity during a recent road trip and made a pit stop in Leeds, Alabama. So what IS Buc-ee's?  Buc-ee's is a chain of convenience stores that began in Texas in 1982. Like everything in Texas, this store is supersized!… Continue reading Buc-ee’s: What’s the Deal?