Cheyenne’s roots go back years. It was a prime base of actions in the once-Dakota territory, that today we know as Wyoming. As a major station for the Union Pacific railroad, the city supplied goods to explorers and businessman alike. Cheyenne may be the best place to experience the ‘old-west’ – here’s why.
There is no doubt that hiking The Narrows and scrambling up to Angels Landing are high on your list during your visit to Zion National Park. These iconic hikes make Zion one of the most unique National Parks in the country. Once you’re ready to move past the crowds in Zion, retreat to St. George and discover what this scenic, adventure-worthy destination has to offer.
To unravel the backstory of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center, we need to rewind 75 years+ to when the events of Pearl Harbor shook the United States. In Europe, Hitler was blitzing Britain’s cities and France was already under Nazi rule. After years of hesitance, the time had come for America to join the fight. The day following Pearl Harbor, America declared war on Japan. They joined a conflict that would eventually claim more than 30 million lives.
Are the Big Horn Mountains and the Sweet 16 the best way to enter Yellowstone? The route, known as the Sweet 16, is a secret of the US, and one that’s emerging fast. Here’s what you need to know, in the right order.
On the eastern side of the Sierra—just behind Yosemite National Park—sits the town of Bishop, “a small town with a big backyard”. The town is chock-full of great restaurants, shops, fascinating museums, and mountain views in every direction. During the hot summer months, outdoor recreationalists flock to the high peaks. Throughout the winter, though, the options for outdoor activities really open up.
When you’re about to hit the roads of the West, you might Google something like “top travel destinations in Wyoming.” Well, Kemmerer, in Wyoming’s Lincoln County, is home to one especially intriguing top destination—Fossil Butte National Monument. It’s one of the richest paleontological sites (a place in which remains of ancient living organisms are preserved) in the world. The quality of fossils found here, and their rich diversity, is world-renowned.
When visiting Colorado, one might lean more towards visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, or the Great Sand Dunes. This over an expedition to Sterling. True enough, those locations offer incredible vistas, hiking, and history – but they won’t offer you authenticity like Sterling. Sterling’s motto is, roam freely, and that’s exactly what you do, when you visit.
I visited the city of Gallup, in New Mexico, earlier this year. Not for nothing is it known as ‘The Native American Capital of the World’. I was there to experience the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial, a celebration that brought together more than 20 tribes from across The West. The event highlighted the city’s innate passion for the arts through Native American dances, crafts shows, parades, and more. I witnessed all this, and knew I’d return to Gallup. Months later, at the beginning of December, I did, this time for the Red Rock Balloon Rally.
Grants is a small town in northwestern New Mexico, and is part of Cibola county, a county that boasts of a whopping 86 miles of Route 66 – the largest slice any county can offer of the 2,448 miles of tarmac immortalized as a rhythm ‘n’ blues classic by Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones and John Mayer.
Gallup is a small city located in southwestern New Mexico. By some, it’s referred to as the Native American capital of the world, and you can see why when you meander its streets and immerse yourself in its culture. Everywhere, artisan crafts shops are open, selling all kinds of traditional Native American jewelry, carvings, clothing, and miscellaneous items. In addition, numerous celebrations take place throughout the year, especially in summer. Furthermore, there’s an array of museums, along with great coffee shops, and places to eat.