Grand Canyon National Park
In one word “Grand”! Photographers should just set their cameras aside, you can’t do it justice, just take it in! We were prepared for the scenery, the hikes, and the crowds. What amazed us here was the wildlife and the solitude you can find once you leave the crowded overlooks. We celebrated Josh’s 10th birthday […]
Sedona
We had read about the amazing vistas, scenic hikes, and incredible restaurants, but nothing about the ridiculous congestion throughout the city! At one point early on the day we were worried we were going to spend all day in our car with no parking spots and gridlock traffic. We worked through it with a little […]
Camelback Mountain – Phoenix
If you’re a hiker or have ever been to Phoenix, you’ve probably heard of Camelback Mountain. It is a beast of a hike regardless of your route! There are two ways up, Echo Conyon Trail is the steeper more difficult route and the Cholla Trail is a tad longer making it less steep, but definitely […]
Saguaro National Park
Just two hours south of Phoenix you’ll find a National Park named after the iconic cactus of the American Southwest, Saguaro. If you just said “Sug-war-oh”, then you’re like us and you’re wrong! It’s pronounced “Suh-waa-row”! We definitely recommend practicing this for a week prior to visiting! 🙂 An important thing to know about this […]
Petrified Forest National Park on Route 66
If you’re getting your kicks on Route 66 in Arizona, be sure to check out Petrified Forest National Park. This park is one of the most accessible National Parks during a Southwest road trip, sitting right off exit 311 of I-40 (Route 66). The park only has one road with a north and south entrance/exit, […]
