Grand is an understatement when used to describe this impressive place. The sheer size of the canyon made all of the other sites we had seen so far look like a mere dust speck on a gnat’s wing. We peered at every ridge carved out by the mighty Colorado River and even with a clear […]
The last stop on our Patagonia adventure brought us to the enchanting town of El Calafate, Argentina. Surrounded by nature and teeming with charm, this lovely little spot dug its way into our hearts so deep that we visited twice! Set along a scenic backdrop with snow-capped mountains peeking in the distance, El Calafate is […]
One cannot talk about the Chilean Patagonia region without mentioning the stunning magnetism of Torres del Paine National Park. Being in the heart of this stately place and scanning the horizon only to find vast wilderness and striking vistas is a surreal and humbling experience. While mother nature picks and chooses the weather she throws […]
While temperatures were nearing 110 degrees we decided to brave a California heat wave and venture into Joshua Tree National Park. With its fuzzy trees, skull shaped rocks and melting globular boulders, a trip through Joshua Tree NP is like a journey inside the brain of Dr. Seuss or Dali. We had to see this […]
I have to admit I’m a bit biased when it comes to Bryce Canyon National Park as it was one of my favorite places. So excuse me if you see a thousand different pictures of the same magnificent pink hoodoos at different angles, breathtaking other worldly landscapes underneath a starry sky or seemingly endless horizons […]
The scorching desert sun sat against a bright blue backdrop at midday illuminating the red earth below. We paused to rest thankful for the shade provided by the towering arches. This was a huge contrast from the early morning hours when clouds tailed us on the trails. To top off the afternoon we were surprised […]
Two years ago during a fun gift exchange game at work I gave up a sweet gift only to end up with a bag of mediocre coffee and a calendar of some of the most scenic National Parks across North America. It was at this point that I thought to myself “what if the real gift […]