What Is At The End of Zzyzx Road?
If you've every driven between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you've probably driven past the exit for Zzyzx Road on Route 15 and had a laugh at the ridiculous name that you're not even sure how to pronounce. (It's pronounced Z-eye-zicks by the way) More than likely, you didn't stop to check out what's at the end of this...
The Natural Bridge Hike in Death Valley
If I'm going to be honest, you can just skip this hike. It's not very enjoyable and the payoff just isn't there and there are lots of other better hikes in Death Valley in my opinion.
Overview:
Distance: 1 mi (but feels like more)
Type: Out & Back
Time: 1-2hrs
Elevation at trailhead: 400 feet
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Bixby Bridge Near Big Sur
Bixby Creek Bridge is one of the most famous and admired bridges due to it's stunning appearance and impressive architecture situated against the California Coast. It's basically Big Sur's equivalent of The Golden Gate Bridge.
There is a small steep dirt path from the parking lot pull off that winds down the side of the cliff allowing for various...
Hiking to Wall Street in Bryce Canyon
The infamous Wall Street is one of the most well know rock formations in Bryce Canyon. It's an iconic section of Bryce's Amphitheater marked by towering rock cliffs and hoodoos. If you're visiting Bryce, this is an absolute must see!
Overview:
There are two ways to get to Wall Street - the short way using the Navajo Loop Trail or the...
The Navajo Loop Trail
The Navajo loop trail is probably one of the most popular, best, fastest, and easiest ways to see and hike in Bryce National Park. Bryce is a pretty small park as far as national parks go. There's really only one attraction, which is the canyon and then all of the view points and hikes are just different ways to...
Swim in Yellowstone’s Boiling River
The boiling river is one of the best not-so-well-kept secrets of Yellowstone. It's becoming increasingly popular, but isn't as widely know about as some of the other world-famous attractions in the park. If you're in the Mammoth Hot Spring area, it's well worth a stop just to wade around in even if you don't have a swimsuit with you....
The 5 Breathtaking Waterfalls of Havasupai
Havasupai is a magical land marked by amazingly beautiful turquoise blue waters and brilliant red rock faces. Traveling to these waterfalls in Havasu Canyon feels like you're leaving the US entirely and certainly doesn't feel like The Grand Canyon. The remote area is very off-the-grid and hard to get to, which is part of what makes it such a...
Havasu Falls Hiking Tips
Hiking to Havasu Falls was one of the most amazing backpacking trips I've ever been on. It's one of my favorite places on the planet as it's beauty is incredible and it feels completely isolated from the outside world.
Since Havasupai is such a difficult place to get permits for, you want to make sure that you're fully prepared...
How to recycle or dispose of laptops and old computers
Laptops and old computers have become indispensable tools that improve our lives. However, as technology progresses at a rapid pace, and you need to upgrade to stay relevant, what do you do with your outdated tech?
YOU SHOULD NOT JUST THROW THEM IN THE TRASH . They can be recycled! And for free!
Improper disposal can lead to environmental...
Tinkertown Museum & Roadside Attraction
"I did all of this while you were watching TV"
This the slogan I most remember from my visit to Tinkertown just outside Albuquerque New Mexico. Tinkertown is quite impressive. It took its creator Ross Ward 40 years to make. Now considered to be a "folk museum", Tinkertown is probably the most expansive displays of antique toys and wood carved...
