Defiance House. The name alone sets the tone for this ancient archaeological site. Settled back in 1250AD, the Hopi Rattlesnake clan of the Anasazi used this remote location as an outpost. It's unknown as to why this secluded location was originally settled or why those settlers eventually left; however, back in 1959, the Defiance House… Continue reading Defiance House: Hiking at Lake Powell
While it has been almost a year since our Lake Powell extravaganza, I'm finally getting a chance to recap our adventures here on the blog. Luckily I keep a travel journal with me on all of our getaways so I won't forget about the fun memories and hilarious jokes; and now I'm able to refer back to… Continue reading Birthday Shenanigans at Lake Powell
The Grand Canyon. To be honest, I've always been a little skeptical about all of the hype surrounding this National Park. Sure, it offers pretty views and spectacular sunsets. And of course there's that fancy designation as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. But isn't it just a canyon. And at the end of the… Continue reading Bucket List: The Grand Canyon
I began sharing details about our Southwestern Road trip over a month ago, however with the holidays, reminiscing about 2016, and our recent trip to Hawaii I got a little sidetracked. ((SQUIRREL!)) 😉 Let's finish our Grand adventure, shall we? After three incredible days at my childhood playground of Lake Powell, it was time to continue… Continue reading A Colorado River Adventure: Picturesque Horseshoe Bend
Lake Powell is not only my all-time favorite boating destination, but it's also home to the world's largest known natural bridge: Rainbow Bridge. This rainbow turned to stone dominates the landscape within Bridge Canyon as it stands at 290 feet above the canyon floor -- which is almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty --… Continue reading Lake Powell: An Adventure to Rainbow Bridge
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