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Things to do in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau Alaska is arguably the most beautifully-situated city in America. Positioned along the scenic Gastineau Channel, it boasts some of Southeast Alaska’s best offerings at its fingertips. Within Juneau’s reach, you’ll find a massive 1,500-square-mile ice field, craggy snowcapped mountains, abundant wildlife, evergreen forest, and sparkling blue glaciers. Top Juneau Excursions As one of the most popular cruise ports in Alaska, Juneau is chock full of excursion opportunities—from self-guided hikes, to bucket-list worthy helicopter adventures Head to the town’s cruise docks on a summer day, and you’ll find a…
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Visiting Antelope Canyon in Arizona
Antelope Canyon is the most famous slot canyon in the world. Located in the Navajo Nation near Page Arizona, the narrow sandstone wonderland has captured the imaginations of nature-lovers and photographers worldwide. Wind and water have sculpted the area’s sandstone into an unearthly masterpiece of movement and light. Sensuous curves define Antelope Canyon’s glowing walls, creating a textured canvas of fiery hues. It’s a spectacular place that has graced travel brochures and Instagram feeds in recent years. Arizona’s Antelope Canyon Arizona’s Antelope Canyon is split into two parts: Upper…
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Grand Canyon South Rim: A Complete Guide
Few places on the planet inspire more awe than Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. The cavernous river gorge—277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and 5,000 ft deep—slices through the vast Colorado Plateau in dramatic fashion. The Grand Canyon is the gold standard of canyons around the world. Close to 5 million annual visitors descend on the sparsely-populated corner of Northern Arizona to peer down into its abyss. It is one of nature’s crowning achievements, one of the seven wonders of the natural world, and an unmissable North American travel destination.…
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The Three Capes Scenic Loop in Oregon
Oregon’s Highway 101 is among the most unforgettable road trip destinations in North America. As it hugs the Pacific coastline, the route showcases soaring cliffs, windswept beaches, and charming seaside towns. But between Tillamook and Lincoln City, the famous coastal road winds inland, away from the water’s edge. In doing so, it bypasses some of the Oregon Coast’s most awe-inspiring scenery. The Three Capes Scenic Loop seeks to include the northern coast’s compelling off-highway attractions. A popular side tour from the US 101, it leads visitors to spectacular panoramic viewpoints,…
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Leavenworth in Winter: A Bavarian-Style Getaway
Leavenworth Washington is a little slice of southern Germany that lies in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Located at the eastern edge of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, the logging-town-turned-Bavarian village is more than 5,000 miles from the place it was made to resemble. With its faux-German storefronts and exaggerated Bavarian folk culture, it isn’t the type of place I typically choose to visit In fact, I’ve often found myself remarking at the town’s kitschy and over-the-top decor. But I have to admit that Leavenworth in winter is a magical sight.…
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The Mighty 5: A Guide to Utah’s National Parks
Southern Utah is an expansive desert wilderness that beckons travelers from around the world. One of nature’s great canvases, it features chiseled canyons, red rock hoodoos, delicate arches, soaring cliffs, and lonely unpaved roads. I’ve said it often and I’ll say it again: There’s no place quite like southern Utah. While the United States has its fair share of breathtaking landscapes, southern Utah is truly out of this world. The legendary area—home to some of the American Southwest’s signature attractions—boasts some of the most iconic desertscapes on Earth. Its swath…
