I didn’t realize it at the time, but this seven-day southwest road trip changed my life. Not only was it one of the best girlfriend getaways with my high school friends, but I eventually moved across the country to live in both Arizona and Utah. I lived in Tucson for two years, and I’ve now …
National Parks
Planning a Buffalo River Float Trip
The Buffalo National River in Arkansas is America’s first national river and is one of the few undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Managed by the National Park Service, Buffalo River float trips are a popular summer activity for paddlers in the summer. Over Memorial Day weekend a few years back, I pulled together …
Scenic Drives in Utah
While I love international travel, I’m just as happy to hop in the car and enjoy a road trip. Utah has so many scenic destinations, and the highways to and from them are just as scenic. In fact, Utah has 28 scenic byways! There are 9 National Scenic Byways in Utah, and an additional 19 …


