Category: Arizona
Taking a cheap day trip to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam from Las Vegas
I enjoy Las Vegas for exactly 48 hours before I’m over it. There are only so many pool parties, buffets, and ritzy clubs I can stand in one weekend. But the great thing about Vegas is that you’re in great proximity to two of the United States’ greatest treasures: the Grand Canyon and the Hoover…
A disaster road trip story
Maybe it’s because it’s been months since I’ve gotten behind the wheel of a car, but all I can think about lately is road trips. I keep romanticizing the idea of taking off on a half-day trek on beautiful scenic highways through obscure towns. But in reality, I know road trips can be awful. In…
Four Corners, being in four states at once
The Four Corners is one of those kitschy sites that you read about when you’re a young child and that you one day hope to see. Imagine being in four states at once! It’s like straddling the international date line; it’s so novel that you can’t help but want to go there. unfortunately, it’s so…
Visiting Antelope Canyon
You’ve probably seen the pictures on your Pinterest feeds or Tumblr. Outside of the Grand Canyon, this is one of the most photographed natural phenomenon in the Southwest. So what is it exactly? Where is it located? And how do you get there? Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in northern Arizona nearest to the city…