Every national park has a lot of competition from its neighbors – especially when the parks are famous or especially beautiful! It can be difficult to choose which one to visit, especially with limited time and resources. In this post,…
All the Viewpoints Along the Hermit’s Rest Road (with ratings & how to visit the best!)
One of my favorite things to do on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (I only do it every time I visit!) is to take the Hermit’s Rest (Red) Route Shuttle out to Hermit’s Rest and back, stopping at…
The Best National Parks to Visit in the Summer (with 5 Itineraries!)
Perhaps I should call this post National Parks Best Visited in Summer, because most parks can be visited in the summer (though you might die of heatstroke in the process, or maybe get trampled by the crowds). So in this…
Trip Itinerary: Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Hanksville, and more!
Last time, I posted about the first half of our trip to Arizona and southern Utah – and now I’d like to continue the theme with the second half of the trip, all in Utah! We had a few more…
Trip Itinerary: Page, Kanab, Zion, and more!
I had two goals (among many lesser goals) for my most recent adventure: 1) Visit White Pocket in Arizona, and 2) Hike all the trails I’ve never taken in Bryce Canyon National Park. Both were ambitious, but both were also…
Nashville Trip Itinerary (Things to Do and Eat!)
I just got back from a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, and what fun we had! There will be more detailed posts about some of this, but for now, I wanted to share a few photos – and a few things…
The Best Dog-Friendly Hikes in Death Valley National Park
Did you know that you can hike in Death Valley National Park with your dog? Not on trails – that’s strictly forbidden – but there are many miles of dirt road where dogs are allowed with their humans on a…
The Best Hikes for Kids in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park may be one of the most kid-friendly places in the National Park System, at least when it comes to the variety of hiking. The park has a wide breadth of short and longer hikes that are varied…
The Very Best of Anne’s Travels in 2025!
It’s the end of 2025! How did we get here so fast? But what a good year it has been, too! Before we get down to business, I’m wishing a great 2026 for every one of you. I mentioned that…
A Few of the Best Trails in SW Virginia
I never thought I’d voluntarily explore southwestern Virginia. East Coast scenery just pales in comparison to the Rockies and beyond, so I spend most of my travel time west of the Mississippi. But a few weeks ago, I found myself…