National Parks that are Better in Winter
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National Parks that are Better in Winter

Ditch the summertime crowds in national parks and go in winter. If you’re craving solitude, winter is the time to go. From snowy landscapes to dreamy desert destinations, winter is my favorite time to explore national parks, including some of the most popular ones. Here are my picks for winter getaways to national parks. Explore … Continue reading

How to Spend Two Days in Moab Visiting Arches and Canyonlands
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How to Spend Two Days in Moab Visiting Arches and Canyonlands

It is doable to see Arches National Park and Canyonsland National Park two days with some planning. I’ve been to Moab multiple times, but never in winter until I recently took one of my besties’ sons for his first visit to Utah’s desert and canyon country. If you want no crowds, January and February are … Continue reading

Ghost Ranch, Ancient Ruins and Arches: 3 Days In Northwest New Mexico
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Ghost Ranch, Ancient Ruins and Arches: 3 Days In Northwest New Mexico

Day 1: Denver to Abiquiu On the way to New Mexico, I turned off of I-25 and took the scenic route. It’s about a 5.5 hour drive from Denver to Abiquiu, a small town northwest of Santa Fe. On the drive, I passed through San Luis, the oldest town in Colorado. It was established in … Continue reading

A Delicate Hike – Hiking to Delicate Arch on Earth Day
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A Delicate Hike – Hiking to Delicate Arch on Earth Day

I’ve hike to Delicate Arch in Arches National Park before, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to hike it again on Earth Day.  I’d planned to do a sunrise hike, but when the alarm went off, I hit snooze for a bit longer, but still managed to make it to the trailhead before the … Continue reading