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How to Mess Up Your Visit to Mesa Verde National Park

On our summer road trip we had planned a trip to Mesa Verde National Park. We would be heading down from Moab and planned an early morning drive through Monument Valley, a stop at Four Corners Monument, then we planned to arrive around noon and tour Balcony House at 2:30. The day should have been…

Our 24-Hour New York City Itinerary

If you’ve only got one day in New York City, don’t waste it trying to see everything. Trust me—we considered it. Instead, we built an itinerary that included iconic landmarks, incredible museums, great food, and just enough time to soak in the city’s energy without spending the entire day rushing from place to place. This itinerary…

We Drove Six Hours for Just 24 Hours in New York City…Was It Worth It?

When Devon was working in Niagara Falls last March, we decided to fly up for a long weekend to visit him. Most people would’ve spent the weekend enjoying the falls, maybe exploring the area, and then flying home. I, however, opened Google Maps and the following conversation ensued… “New York City is only six hours…