by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 16, 2026 | Arizona, Arizona Destinations, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Havasupai, National Parks, Northern Arizona, Phoenix, Pinetop-Lakeside, Sedona, Superstition Mountains, Tucson
15 Best Weekend Trips from Phoenix (Under 4 Hours) Phoenix, Arizona is something special. From the vibrant food scene, to the plethera of Saguaro cacti, to the rugged mountains, and to the city- it has something to offer for everyone. It’s also close in...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 12, 2026 | Montana & Wyoming, National Parks
Where to Stay in Yellowstone National Park (By Area of the Park) Yellowstone is enormous — and that matters more than most people realize when they’re booking a place to sleep. Staying on the wrong side of the park (for what YOU want to do) means an extra hour...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 11, 2026 | Montana & Wyoming, National Parks
Where to Stay Near Yellowstone National Park (By Entrance) I’ve driven into Yellowstone from three different entrances — and I’ll be honest, the first time I had no idea how big this park actually is. Like,...
by daniellenfairbanks | Jun 9, 2026 | Montana & Wyoming, National Parks, Other Destinations
Things to Do in Yellowstone National Park (What to See, Where to Stay + Tips) If there’s one national park that genuinely lives up to the hype, it’s Yellowstone. I’ve been twice now — once in 2021 and again just this summer — and both times I left...
by daniellenfairbanks | May 21, 2026 | Arizona, Sedona
Sedona in Summer: What to Expect + How to Beat the Heat Sedona in summer gets a bad rap. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, the midday sun will absolutely humble you. But I’ve visited during the summer months and honestly? It’s one of my favorite times to go — if...
