
Sometimes we need to get away and unwind from the daily stresses of our busy lives. Creating art is therapeutic in so many ways, as is getting outside and seeing new places-even if they’re in your own backyard!
This site contains travel and hiking guides to all kinds of wonderful places to give you tips and advice on visiting. There are also tutorials on exploring various art mediums and photography to help get you started. Hope you will find something here to inspire you to get outside, and create art!

Utah’s Big 5 National Parks
Utah is located in the central western portion of the United States. Surrounded by mountains, arid desert regions, and scattered…
How to Spend One Day in Zion National Park
Almost all national parks deserve several days to explore and visit, Zion included. But thankfully if you’re limited on time…
Bryce Canyon in One Day
If you’ve only got enough time to see Bryce Canyon in one day, thankfully it’s still enough time to see…
Guide to Visiting Zion National Park, Utah
It’s easy to spend a day or more in Zion National Park. You can stop and see all of the points and go on some short hikes in a day, or even a long one!


Hiking and Backpacking the Pinchot Trail
The Pinchot Trail is located in Northeast Pennsylvania, and is a great trail for beginner backpackers. There are no amazing…
Hiking Ricketts Glen Falls Trail
Ricketts Glen state park is one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania. If you enjoy hiking and seeing waterfalls,…
A Day at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
The area around Las Vegas has some beautiful natural desert scenery. If you’re not into gambling, shows, and all that,…
Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC – Visiting Before & During Peak Bloom
Visiting Washington DC to see the cherry blossom trees is something I would recommend anyone to go to if they…


Grand Circle Road Trip Itinerary
Want to see the amazing National Parks of Arizona and Utah, and a few extras in two weeks? This road…
Driving from Zion to Las Vegas
It’s a 2.5 hour drive from Zion to Las Vegas. There are many places to stop at along the way if you need a break however, or you can even make a day trip out of the road trip too!
Driving from Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park
Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park is a beautiful drive! There are a few routes to choose from with stops along the way so you can make a whole day or more out of the trip!
Capitol Reef to Bryce Canyon – Driving Utah Scenic Byway 12
The All American Road, Utah Scenic Byway 12 is said to be one of the most beautiful drives in the whole country!