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Top 4 Things to Know When Visiting America’s Canyons

I’ve wanted to visit the Grand Canyon for as long as I can remember, so planning our recent visit to America’s “canyon country” was something that I was super excited about, and a true bucket list vacation for me and my husband. Still, I wasn’t prepared for how much I would fall in love with this part of the U.S. Who would have ever thought this beach-loving, water-loving, surf-and-sand-loving girl would fall in love with giant mountains of rock? As we have told many since our return, America is truly beautiful and seeing the incredible canyons of the southwest should be something that everyone does at some point in their lives.

Not only did we enjoy *seeing* the canyons, we enjoyed leaning about and *experiencing* them as well. In fact, we learned some important tips that are the subject of today’s blog. Read more

Memories From a Canyon Country Adventure

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We just returned from a true “bucket list” vacation last week, where we visited some of the most amazing sites in the American southwest. This part of the United States is known for incredible views of canyons and natural formations that are likely not like anything in your backyard – unless, of course, you live in Arizona or Utah! For the rest of us, we spent much of the week repeating one word over and over again: “WOW”! Read more

Family Vacations in America’s Amazing National Parks

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As you plan that long-delayed family vacation this year, deciding where to go can be hard – there are so many choices (and so little time)! But if you’ve decided that a theme park vacation isn’t right for your family, and you’re not sure about heading to the Caribbean this year, it may be that checking out some amazing vacation spots here in the USA may be perfect for you.

In fact, some of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States collectively make up what we know as America’s National Parks. Fifty-eight in all, starting with the first national park, Yellowstone in 1872, they provide an incredible treasure to all who visit. Ranging from breathtaking glaciers, to incredible canyons, to mountain ranges, and underwater vistas, there is a national park in every part of the United States, and a destination for every interest! Read more

See the USA: The Wild – and Amazing – West

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There are a variety of ways to experience all that “western” America offers. Whether you’re looking to explore some of the incredible national parks throughout this part of the country, learn about the role that Native Americans played in U.S. history, experience “cowboy” life on an actual dude ranch, or check out great food and fascinating culture in one of several vibrant cities – there’s enough to see and do to fill a dozen vacations! Here are some great ways to see the amazing American west! Read more

See the USA: The Grand Canyon

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Photo via Grand Canyon National Park/NPS

One of the most recognizable geological sites on earth – and one of the seven wonders of the natural world – the Grand Canyon is probably on most people’s travel bucket lists and for good reason. Located in northwest Arizona, it is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and up to a mile deep. The layered bands of colorful rock along the sides of the canyon, created by the Colorado River, reveal millions of years of geologic history. Read more