Looking for road trip inspiration, tips and travel itineraries? You’re in the right place! It's hard to get away for a long vacation but it's easy to take a long weekend road trip - or even just explore your own backyard. My ideal road trip involves my husband, my dogs, and getting away from it all. We prefer to find peace and quiet in nature vs city life, so if that’s just your style…
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Long Weekend Trip to Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks
I have a goal to visit all the national parks and had been craving some desert time after a long winter so started researching a trip to either Death Valley National Park or Joshua Tree National Park. I couldn’t decide which I should go to. After hours of research, I decided why pick just one? It seemed doable to see both so that’s what I did! Read on for our 5 day trip to see these beautiful parks…
One Day in Death Valley National Park
Here are the highlights for how to visit Death Valley National Park in one day!
5-Day Itinerary for Visiting Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks in One Trip
This a very high-level itinerary to give you a glimpse as to what our 5 day trip to Vegas, Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park entailed. Check out the links in the post for more details.
Visiting Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde National Park is a hidden gem in the Southwest corner of Colorado. Whether you’re taking a day trip from Durango or making a trip of it to see the other nearby historic points of interest, Mesa Verde is a must-see stop. We traveled through with our dogs and were astonished by the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings and the beautiful landscapes!