Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
“I like that, oh I really like that.” My new friend Tammie and I laid back on the motorboat, our feet propped up on the side of the boat, a snack in one hand, and watching the canyon walls pass by far above. It was …
I read through the materials, watched the informational videos, and talked with others who had been on any rafting trip. And yet, there were things that I didn’t expect about a Grand Canyon rafting trip. For my first ever multi-day river rafting trip in the …
If you’re going on a multi-day rafting trip in the Grand Canyon, it’s likely going to be sunny, warm, with a chance of fridged 50-degree river water splashes. In this post, I want to discuss the absolute most essential things to pack and other ways …
e vibrant blue waterfalls of Havasupai are shockingly blue. After driving for hours in the desert and then hiking another 10 miles, it doesn’t seem possible to have something NOT be a dusty brown color. Yet, at Havasupai, the crisp, clear water is bluer than …
You know that quote that goes something like, “The journey is the destination”? This is not the case for Havasupai hike. Although the hike is a beautiful red-rock canyon in Arizona, Havasupai is an absolute oasis of turquoise water, lush plants, and waterfalls. To experience …
Camping should be a peaceful respite from nature, right? Well, that is not necessarily the case at Havasupai. When you camp at Havasupai, you’ll discover how popular this destination truly is. You’ll also discover the Havasupai campground is unique and gorgeous. Situated in and around …
So you want to camp at Havasupai and you’re researching what to do during your days at Havasupai, but you only keep finding information about the hike. You’re not alone. Before I did the trek, I found it confusing to plan out a Havasupai itinerary. …
If you’ve done any research for a trip to the American Southwest, then you’ve seen a picture of Horseshoe Bend in Arizona. Located just south of Page and Lake Powell area of Arizona, Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. By walking/hiking …
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is covered in pine trees, with a lot of shade, and some green grass, which is a completely different vibe than the south rim. At around 8,000 feet elevation, it feels and smells like pine. There is an …
I remember looking at the map of the United States when I was in third or fourth grade and totally amazed that there is only one spot in the entire country where four states touch. I imagined a tiny plaque in the middle of the …
Lower Antelope Canyon is just as beautiful in person as in all the pictures. Walking through the canyon, you experience the natural shapes of the canyon walls reflect light to create golden, orange, red, and violet hues. Looking toward the sky, the high canyon walls …
Wupatki National Monument is home to an ancient historical site about 45 minutes outside Flagstaff, Arizona. It was once the home to up to 100 Pueblo people and the central meeting place for the thousand of Pueblo people living in the area. I enjoyed our …
We almost didn’t go to Monument Valley, while visiting Utah, but boy and I am happy we made the trip. On the drive in, you begin seeing the enormous sandstone buttes in the distance. As you get closer, you try to find the spot Forest …