Western States

Find fun vacation ideas and activites in the Western States (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska and Hawaii)

How to Book 7 Nights in Hawaii for FREE!

If you want to plan a trip to Hawaii, but are looking to save money, see how we saved over $6000 on hotel costs in Oahu and Maui…

How to Travel Hack California: See how we saved over $3400 on our trip!

Ready to head to the west coast and check out California? See how we saved over $3400 by using our credit card points and being trip savvy…

Easiest Hikes in Arches National Park for Families

Arches was the last National Park in Utah we visited.  Both Arches and Canyonlands are located near Moab, Utah, so we were able to stay in one hotel to visit both parks. We left our hotel early and were in line at Arches by 8am.  Timed Entry Arches requires “timed-entry,” which means that you have to make a reservation to enter the park at a certain time…

What to See in Beautiful Canyonlands National Park

Ready for gorgeous views without a lot of work? Check out Canyonlands! And consider booking a Jeep Tour with Dan Mick’s for some added adventure…

Best Activities in Capitol Reef for Families

Check out the hikes and best family activities you can find in Capitol Reef National Park. There is plenty to see in this beautiful park so don’t skip it…

Best Activities in Bryce Canyon

If you’re heading to Utah, be sure to make a stop in Bryce Canyon National Park. It is incredible and full of amazing views…