Category Archives: Adventures & Travel

Rim to Rim (R2R) Packing List

Items for a 2-day/1-night stay (at Bright Angel Campground) in mid June. When planning for R2R, one of the biggest things I researched was what was necessary to pack and what people brought that they wish they hadn’t as it added extra weight. Remember that everything you bring is along for the entire 24-27 mileContinue reading “Rim to Rim (R2R) Packing List”

Rim to Rim (R2R): Grand Canyon Recap

Experience our 27 mile North to South Rim hike across the Canyon (with Ribbon Falls detour added)! Millions of people visit the Grand Canyon’s South Rim each year but VERY few go to the North Rim and even less venture into the depths of the canyon. In September 2019, myself and three girlfriends sat atContinue reading “Rim to Rim (R2R): Grand Canyon Recap”

North Rim Grand Canyon: 3 Easy Day Hikes Above the Rim

This recap is part of a multi-day adventure I took with three girlfriends across Southern Utah and Northern Arizona! See full itinerary for the trip here. The North Rim was our final stop of our adventure before heading back to civilization (boooo). The day prior to this, we were in Page, AZ visiting Horseshoe BendContinue reading “North Rim Grand Canyon: 3 Easy Day Hikes Above the Rim”

Refilling the Soul in Page, AZ

Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, & Lake Powell Have you ever been scrolling through blog sites or Instagram and see the most beautiful views that make you think “I need to see that in person” or “No way that is that breath-taking in real life”? This was my experience with Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend aboutContinue reading “Refilling the Soul in Page, AZ”

Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park: Why You NEED to Go!

If you’ve never been to Bryce Canyon National Park, you NEED to add it to your itinerary when you are in the southern Utah area! Really, just add all of Southern Utah to your bucket list. The beauty of Bryce Canyon will blow you away! It is almost as if someone just picked up theContinue reading “Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park: Why You NEED to Go!”

Zion Nat’l Park: The Narrows Recap

Unbelievable views, graceful face-plants, & my ONE regret Zion National Park was the location of choice for days one and two of a trip with my girlfriends to southern Utah and Northern Arizona and it did NOT disappoint! For our full detailed itinerary, see that blog post. **Full disclaimer: Keep in mind as you readContinue reading “Zion Nat’l Park: The Narrows Recap”

Zion Nat’l Park: Angels Landing Hike

Earn the View! Before going to Zion National Park in September, I had NO idea how beautiful it was in person. I had done my research, looked at SO many photos, blogs, and reviews, but NOTHING did it justice for how breathtaking it is up close and personal. And no, I’m not exaggerating. Zion NationalContinue reading “Zion Nat’l Park: Angels Landing Hike”