Visiting Zion National Park On A Busy Holiday Weekend

From the moment you approach the area of Zion National Park you will SAY “WOW!” You are surrounded by a magnificent maze of wonder everywhere you turn. And if you are folks like us, we have to...

The Ultimate 7-Day Southwest National Park Road Trip

My life is an adventure and I love it! In 2016 my friend Grace and I went on the ultimate 7-day southwest national park road trip to Utah and Arizona. We visited Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon...

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has...

What to Know Before Hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, UT

The country's fourth most dangerous hike in the US has been enchanting visitors for decades. The short, yet strenuous 5-mile (roundtrip) hike is completed by a half-mile section of scrambling...

Zion National Park Without Zion Canyon

In the best of times-- pre-covid-- getting into Zion Canyon was difficult. Now, it borders on impossible (see Tip Critical Planning for Zion National Park ) which raises the question, ‘Is...

Don’t Miss Zion! 7 Outstanding Hikes/Drives You Must Do

Zion National Park is breathtaking and one of those national parks that must be on everyone's national park bucket list. We had been trying to go there for two years but had to cancel every time...