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Guide To Exploring Bryce Canyon

fitlifeandtravel October 18, 2019 6 Comments

Diversity and deceptive scenes is what you can expect while exploring the magnificent vistas and trails of Bryce Canyon National Park. The landscape is always changing. It is described as ‘Poetry in Stone’ according to the information brochure that illustrates and explains the history behind this strange and spectacular countryside. You will see all this in my guide to exploring Bryce Canyon...

Hiking Half Dome Yosemite National Park | A First Timer

fitlifeandtravel August 15, 2019 6 Comments

As I sit here preparing to write about my incredible hiking experience to Half Dome, my mind is drawing a blank. I think I am still going through a hiking hangover. Yosemite National Park is so amazing I don’t even know where to begin. The pure magnificence of this place is astounding and anyone who has visited will know it can leave you speechless. So, I will do the best I can to take you...

Hiking Guide To Ryan Mountain|Joshua Tree NP

fitlifeandtravel May 30, 2019 2 Comments

One of the highest peaks in the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park is Ryan Mountain. It’s vast diversity of foliage and desert shrubs align this moderately challenging hiking trail on Ryan Mountain. The opportunity for stunning views and exploring the surrounding desert nature is what lured me to this hiking adventure recently. Read further for my hiking guide to Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree...

Cabrillo National Monument San Diego

fitlifeandtravel March 6, 2019 3 Comments

During the mid 1800s, some mariners on the vessels entering the San Diego harbor claimed to have seen the light from 39 miles away (unconfirmed). These lamps that lit up the sky and coastal harbor played an integral role in the history of San Diego as well as the harbor defense during World Wars I and II. Welcome to the historic Cabrillo National Monument San Diego! The Park Tide pools at...

Top 10 Most Scenic Spots On The West Coast!

fitlifeandtravel January 30, 2019 0 Comments

Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most epic road trip routes you could ever experience. It's the Superbowl of road trips. Last Summer, we took the most epic road trip along the California, Oregon, and Washington coast. Riding along the PCH offers some of the most beautiful coastal scenes of the state. It was magical and it was everything you could possibly imagine that this adventure would...

15 Instagrammable Spots In These National Parks!

fitlifeandtravel January 14, 2019 0 Comments

National Parks offer some of the most beautiful and stunning settings for exploring, trekking, and enjoyment for anyone to experience. I have always been intrigued by our nation’s national parks and curious about what they are all about. In 2017, we set a goal to explore all national parks in the U.S. We started our journey by visiting Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. It was...

Exploring Saguaro National Park

fitlifeandtravel December 31, 2018 1 Comment

Fitlifeandtravel.com Two Districts to Saguaro National Park Being surrounded by endless numbers of saguaro cactus might not be the best way to spend an afternoon in your mind. But exploring Saguaro National Park shed some nature enlightenment and history for me. Allow me to take you on a journey as I take a closer look into the West District of Saguaro National Park. We stroll through these...

Top 12 Calendar Worthy Nature Pics!

fitlifeandtravel December 31, 2018 0 Comments

We recently started a new tradition of creating a calendar that contains our best pics from our travels and adventures as a gift to our families. They have mentioned several times how much they enjoy our calendar. The calendar we create is one that recaps many of our experiences in adventure and travel over the past year. Here is our Top 12 calendar worthy nature pics. Travel Recap Captions This...

Great Things To Do In Utah!

fitlifeandtravel December 20, 2018 5 Comments

Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. and offers some of the most incredible national parks, mountains, and nature for explorers to experience. From the red cliffs and canyons to the Salt Lake City; there are endless great things to do in Utah! While adventuring in Utah, you may even encounter hidden gems of waterfalls, fountains and sparkling snow capped mountains. Without...

What To See In Death Valley In One Day!

fitlifeandtravel November 30, 2018 12 Comments

Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the nation. With the exception of Alaska, it boasts more than 3 million acres of federally protected land areas of wilderness, sand dunes, canyons, salt flats, and mountains. There is so much adventurous territory to explore, scramble, and trek through. And on top of that, you can even take a tour of the locations where Star Wars was...