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Helena Fire Tower

10 Old-Timey Things to do in Helena, Montana

Walking around Helena, Montana, I couldn’t help but think about the small town it was 100 years ago. Though, technically it’s not that small, not anymore. In my mind, as I strolled down Park Street, looking up at the historic fire tower, I envisioned it as it was when it was founded. Not much has changed, not really. The town perfectly captures the spirit of the west—the love of horses, the hilly streets, old alleys, and community gathering spots. In...

Rene on Yellowstone Safari

10 Yellowstone Animals Spotted on a Safari

If you want to see Yellowstone animals, you should book a safari. That’s my best advice. Seeing animals in Yellowstone National Park either happens by accident or intention or otherwise not at all. Since I didn’t see any by accident, I took matters into my own hands and booked a safari. Most of us assume that you will see animals in Yellowstone, but the truth is the park is big, probably much bigger than you think. Many people stay on...

Yellowstone Hot springs
Jackson Hole

Visiting Capitol Reef National Park

I’d decided to skip Capitol Reef National Park during my five-week visit to Utah. But it was all the things I didn’t like about the other parks that made me go. I’m so glad I did. It ended up being my 2nd favorite Utah National Park. Why? The number one reason Capitol Reef National Park is worth visiting is the crowds. This park doesn’t have any. My other reason is history. Oh, and the pie. Who am I kidding? It’s...

Antelope Island Buffalo

Visiting Antelope Island, Utah, Where the Buffalo Roam, For Now

On Antelope Island, the buffalo roam. And it’s a beautiful miracle where once they were nearly extinct.   Not so many years ago, the American Bison, or buffalo as they’re commonly called, were decimated. They say that once in the late 18th century, these glorious beasts numbered over 60 million. There were so many buffalo in this country that a buffalo crossing could last up to six days. If your path crossed theirs, you’d have to wait as they lumbered and rumbled past, like waiting at a passing train. But we hunted...

Hiking the Valley of Fire in Nevada

They say the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada is named for the red sandstone formations, but it’s probably also the intense blazing heat in the park where 115-degree temperatures aren’t unusual. Still, it’s such a unique and beautiful area; the risks may be worth the reward. The park was formed by the uplifting and faulting of geography, followed by erosion during the time of dinosaurs 150 million years ago. It now has a Mars-like landscape, with a likewise...

Mossy Cave

Why Mossy Cave at Bryce Canyon is the Park’s Most Unique Hike

Hiking to the Mossy Cave trail at Bryce Canyon National Park might come with a bit of a surprise – if you’re looking for moss or a cave. Still, thopugh short, it’s one of the best hikes in Bryce Canyon. What you will find at Mossy Cave is something better than a cave, especially in the hot desert- water. Lots of it, falling off a cliff – as in a waterfall. However, there is no mention of this in the...

Kolob Canyon Overlook