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Find the hidden hiking trail to Montserrat in Spain
Most people take the cable cars up to the ancient monastery at Montserrat, which is an hour outside of Barcelona, Spain. The hike up is confusing at first, but well worth the effort to figure it out.
Utah’s ancient lake turned into a moonscape
How to get the best pictures on a visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Why I’m avoiding airports during the holidays
I checked with 10 of the busiest airports in the US. They’re dealing with shortages of staff for everything from the ground crews to restaurants. Plus, with the TSA vaccine mandate deadline looming, the agency won’t say what their vaccination rate is.
Something to ‘wine’ about in France: climate change and plummeting production
The phrases “agriculture catastrophe” and “French vineyards” shouldn’t go together, but that’s how France’s Minister of Agriculture described the growing conditions this year.
How to avoid the crowds at Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is an iconic Arizona spot, located right off Highway 89 near the town of Page. It’s about a four hour drive from Phoenix, AZ, or from Las Vegas, NV.
The Best Views in Glacier National Park: The Highline Trail to Grinnell Overlook
What started as a stressful morning (due to parking issues at busy Logan Pass) quickly turned into a hike that was both relaxing and invigorating.
The Easy Hike for Kids in Glacier: Trail of the Cedars
The Trail of the Cedars has long been one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park.For one thing, it's easy and flat, and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
The Best Hike to Waterfalls in Glacier NP: Virginia Falls
The Virginia Falls hike is on the eastern side of Glacier National Park. The entrance is about 10 miles beyond the St. Mary Entrance on Going to the Sun Road.
Alstrom Point: How to Drive There Yourself
Alstrom Point in Utah is a lesser-known, and sparsely visited overlook, which is well worth the hassle to get there. While you can almost see Page, Arizona, from Alstrom, it’s about a 90 minute drive from the town to the overlook, above Lake Powell.
Hike Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch: Avoid My Mistakes!
There’s an easy way, and a longer way to get to the famous slot canyons between Page, Arizona, and Kanah, Utah. We took the lengthier, more confusing route, but loved it in May.
Renting a Car in Spain with a US License
While I normally take the trains in Europe, sometimes it’s necessary to drive yourself. These are things I wish I’d known before renting a car in Barcelona to drive to the coastal town of Tossa de Mar.
The Easy Oahu Hike with the Best Ocean View
If you're looking for iconic crystal blue-green Hawaiian water views, the Lanikai Pillbox Hike delivers. It's named after the old army bunkers, which are still on top of the hill.
Directions to Sedona’s Subway Cave, Off the Boynton Canyon Trail
Sedona is full of amazing, unique red rock formations, but the once-elusive “Subway Cave” has become one of the most popular to try to find.