Three Epic Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park: From Panoramic Views to Desert Solitude
If you’re looking for a fool-proof but epic hike in Joshua Tree National Park, we have three of them for you. That’s not to say the other trails in the park are not stunning; they are. But having a go-to list in your back pocket helps when time is short, and you want to get […]
Cascade Loop Scenic Byway Map
Hey, folks. For anyone who’s listened to Episode 110 or 111 of The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast and is looking for the accompanying map, here it is! You will need a more detailed map to make final plans for your Cascade Loop Scenic Byway adventure or visit Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. But […]
The Grand Circle Tour
Hey everybody, In episode 92 of The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, we talk about the Grand Circle Tour. It’s a driving itinerary that takes you to some of the most amazing natural wonders in southern Utah and northern Arizona. Travel along with us in this episode as we start in Las Vegas, travel northeast […]
Best Adventure Travel Books
On our Mailbag episode #64 of The Dear Bob and Sue Podcast, we responded to a listener who asked what non-fiction, adventure or travel-related books have inspired us in our travels. Since then we’ve received several requests for the list of books we discussed in that episode, so in this post you’ll find the books […]
Three Perfect Days in New River Gorge National Park
Thinking about visiting New River Gorge National Park and Preserve? Use our three perfect days itinerary as a starting point for your planning. Or, listen to our podcast episode about the park right here.
Southern Utah: 20 Incredible Places Beyond the Mighty Five
1. MONUMENT VALLEY If the cluster of iconic sandstone buttes in Monument Valley look familiar to you, it’s because they were used as the backdrop for early Western movies and Forrest Gump, as well as the inspiration for the Road Runner cartoons. Straddling the Utah/Arizona border, the views of the valley symbolize the Wild West. […]