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The Perfect Mount Rainier National Park Itinerary

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How do you plan the perfect Mount Rainier National Park itinerary? The answer to this question depends on how much time you have to spend in the park and how much you like to go hiking. At a minimum, you need two days in the park, in order to visit the highlights and hike a few trails. With a third …

Best Badlands Hikes

10 Great Hikes in Badlands National Park

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One of the best ways to see Badlands National Park is from a hiking trail. And one of the great things about this park is that most of the hikes are short and sweet, perfect for all ages and ability levels. In this guide, we cover the 10 best hikes in Badlands National Park. The hikes on this list range …

Best Observation Decks NYC

Best Observation Decks in NYC: Ranked by Price, Height & View

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Viewing New York City from its tallest buildings is one of the city’s best experiences. There is something thrilling about looking out across Manhattan and peering down at the people and bright yellow taxis far below. Visiting the observation decks in Manhattan can be an expensive and time consuming process. You may not want to shell out hundreds of dollars …

How to Visit the Edge NYC

Complete Guide to Edge NYC & City Climb: New York’s City Most Thrilling View

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Edge NYC is one of the newest additions to the Manhattan observation decks. Hovering 100 floors above the city streets, this sky deck offers jaw-dropping views over Manhattan. Adding to the thrill is the glass floor, where you can peer down to the city streets far below. In late 2021, Edge NYC elevated the thrill factor by unveiling their new …

One Day in Cuyahoga Valley

One Perfect Day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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One day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is all the time you need to visit the highlights. With one day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, you can hike one or two short trails, spot wildlife in Beaver Marsh, visit a few waterfalls, and ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Quick Facts About Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park …

How to Photograph Cathedral Rock Sedona

How to Photograph Cathedral Rock from the Crescent Moon Picnic Site

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The Crescent Moon Picnic Site is one of the best photography locations in Sedona. If you want to photograph Cathedral Rock with Oak Creek, which is one of the iconic shots in Sedona, this is the place to go. There is more to do at the Crescent Moon Picnic Site than just take a picture of Cathedral Rock. Go fishing, …

Capitol Reef Itinerary

The Ultimate Capitol Reef National Park Itinerary

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With beautiful scenic drives, slot canyons, backcountry roads, historical sites, thrilling hikes, and stunning landscapes, Capitol Reef is an unexpectedly amazing national park. If you are planning your Capitol Reef National Park itinerary, we have lots of information to help you plan your trip. Capitol Reef National Park is a highly underrated park. The views and the hiking trails easily …

Where to Stay in Sedona

Where to Stay in Sedona: Best Hotels for Your Budget

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Trying to decide where to stay in Sedona? You have lots of great options to choose from, from resorts with pools and on-site restaurants, cozy boutique-style hotels, family friendly resorts, adults only bed and breakfasts, and highly-rated budget properties. An important factor to consider is the location of your hotel. There are several neighborhoods in Sedona to choose from, as …

Soldier Pass Trail

How to Hike the Brins Mesa – Soldier Pass Loop in Sedona

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The Brins Mesa and Soldier Pass Loop combines two scenic hiking trails into one awesome experience. Since this is done as a loop, you are always hiking through new landscapes, so the view is always changing. From Brins Mesa, you get panoramic views of the surrounding red rock mountains. On the Soldier Pass Trail, you get to see Devil’s Kitchen …

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The Ledges Trail, A Must-Do Hike in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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In Cuyahoga Valley National Park, there are many short hikes to choose from. The Ledges Trail is our favorite hike in the park. This is a beautiful hike, and it is a much different experience from the other hikes that we did in Cuyahoga Valley. For most of this hike, the trail follows along massive walls of moss-covered sandstone, aka …

Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley

14 Wonderful Things to Do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park preserves a lush river valley that is home to both natural and historical sites. Among the thousands of acres of forests and wetlands are a network of hiking and biking trails. Visit a covered bridge, ride a train through the heart of the park, learn about the Ohio and Erie Canal, and photograph the waterfalls. In …

Best Sedona Itinerary

Sedona Itinerary | Best Way to Spend 1 to 6 Days in Sedona

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There are many different ways to piece together a Sedona itinerary. Your perfect itinerary depends on your traveling style. Whether you are an avid hiker, a family traveling with kids, or someone who wants to experience Sedona without spending time on the hiking trails, we have some great suggestions for you. In this guide, learn how to plan your perfect …

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10 Things to Do in Zion if You Don’t Want to Ride the Shuttle

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Zion is one of the most popular national parks to visit in the USA. In the past 4 to 5 years, this park has been drawing record numbers of visitors. Because of this, you should expect big crowds waiting to board the Zion Shuttle.  By 8 am, the line to board the Zion Shuttle can be very long. We are …

Mount Rainier Travel Guide Itinerary

Washington National Parks: Travel Guide & Itinerary

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There are three Washington national parks: Olympic, Mount Rainier, and the North Cascades. In Olympic National Park, explore the temperate rainforest, hike high into the mountains, and stroll along the rocky, misty coastline. Mount Rainier is an outdoor paradise, with its old growth forests, carpets of wildflowers in the summer months, and network of hiking trails. To the north, explore …

3 Days in Big Bend

3 Days in Big Bend National Park: The Perfect Itinerary

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If you are planning a trip to Big Bend National Park, one of the first things you might ask is “how many days do I need?” Three days in Big Bend gives you just enough time to visit all three sections of the park, go hiking, and day trip into Mexico. In this Big Bend itinerary, we cover everything you …

Best Sedona Hikes

12 Epic Hikes in Sedona, Arizona (+ Stats, Photos & Map)

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If you are looking for an epic hiking destination, it’s tough to beat Sedona, Arizona. With its red rock scenery, arches, hidden caves, and network of hiking trails, this is a great place to explore on foot. Add in the abundance of top-notch hotels and restaurants in Sedona and you have an awesome getaway destination, whether it is just for …

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One Perfect Day in Sedona, Arizona

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Sedona, with its short but thrilling hiking trails, scenic drives, shops, and restaurants, makes an epic road trip destination in Arizona. If you have one day in Sedona, we have several great suggestions on how to spend your time. “One day” can mean several different things. Whether you will just be passing through, or if you will have a full …

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Washington Road Trip Itinerary: 7 to 14 Days in the National Parks

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This Washington itinerary is geared to visiting the three national parks in Washington state: Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades. But you also have enough time to visit Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed town, go wine tasting at Lake Chelan, visit Mount Baker, and go on a day hike in the Enchantments. About this Washington Itinerary This Washington road trip is written …

4x4 Trail Sedona

Six 4WD Roads in Sedona…Which Ones are Worth It?

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One of the best ways to explore the desert landscapes and red rock scenery is to drive the 4WD roads in Sedona. These roads range from easy to difficult and take you to stunning overlooks and through remote terrain. They are lots of fun to drive and offer a unique experience if you are looking for something to do in …

Soldier Pass Cave

Complete Guide to the Soldier Pass Trail & Soldier Pass Cave

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There are several reasons why so many hikers rave about the Soldier Pass Trail. For one thing, it is relatively short and easy to hike. But the main reason why people love this trail is to visit the Seven Sacred Pools, hike past a sinkhole named Devil’s Kitchen, and hike to the Soldier Pass cave. There are several different ways …