Lost Valley Trail near Ponca, one of the most popular hiking trails in Arkansas, turned out to be one of my favorite trails EVER! Arkansas…..so lush, so green, it ever does justice to it’s moniker, the “the natural state.” If you love nature, you are going to love Arkansas. As we walked down this beautiful …
How to book a one day float trip on the stunning Buffalo River in Arkansas (with photos!)
I’ve been wanting to kayak the Buffalo River for several years. We drove through a few years back hoping to get out on the river, but it…
Epic Arizona & Utah road trip: Zion & Bryce and more!
Looking for vacation getaway ideas in Arizona and/or Utah? This road trip is full of fabulous photograph opportunities, fresh air,…
Zion National Park: camping and hiking itinerary
Zion National Park is one of five National Parks located in the state of Utah. Located in the southwest section, it has a diverse array…
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, an otherworldly desert destination: camping and recommended hikes
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah and is famous for its rust-colored hoodoos (column shaped rock.) Bryce Canyon has…
How to get to stunning Hemmed-in-Hollow falls (2023)
Hemmed-in-Hollow waterfall is one of Arkansas’s greatest natural attractions. It’s located in the Ponca Wilderness Area of the Buffalo…