4 Fantastic Attractions a Stone’s Throw from the 4 Corners

It is possible to set foot in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico all at once. However, the nearby attractions may be even cooler than the meeting of these four states… CONTINUE READING >>

It is possible to set foot in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico all at once. However, the nearby attractions may be even cooler than the meeting of these four states… CONTINUE READING >>

Tip-Toeing Through the Tulips at Keukenhof Gardens in Holland

Spring hath sprung!

Spring has sprung (at least in some places) and no one does Spring flowers like Holland. Join your GypsyNesters for a romp through the largest garden in Europe – the Keukenhof Garden… CONTINUE READING >>

Spring hath sprung!

Spring has sprung (at least in some places) and no one does Spring flowers like Holland. Join your GypsyNesters for a romp through the largest garden in Europe – the Keukenhof Garden… CONTINUE READING >>

Florida Manatees: Where to Spot the Gentle Giants

With March fast approaching, time is running out to see the manatees this year. These gentle giants are most certainly worth a visit. So if you can, head on down to Florida’s west coast for the best viewing possibilities… CONTINUE READING >> 

With March fast approaching, time is running out to see the manatees this year. These gentle giants are most certainly worth a visit. So if you can, head on down to Florida’s west coast for the best viewing possibilities… CONTINUE READING >> 

Picture This: Mount Rushmore

Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore is one of the easier monuments to visit while keeping our social distance. So, in this time of political bickering, why not visit some presidents that we can almost all agree were great… CONTINUE READING >>

Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore is one of the easier monuments to visit while keeping our social distance. So, in this time of political bickering, why not visit some presidents that we can almost all agree were great… CONTINUE READING >>

National Parking through Utah

Since most National Parks have opened we are going to break our silence on travel blogging. This story is from a trip we took before the virus hit, but could easily be pulled off with masks and social distancing…
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Since most National Parks have opened we are going to break our silence on travel blogging. This story is from a trip we took before the virus hit, but could easily be pulled off with masks and social distancing…
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Picture This: The Petrified Forest


As we continue to seek out social distance friendly destinations the wide open spaces of Arizona offer an intriguing option… ancient, petrified trees!
When we heard forest, we expected large groups of upright trees. We felt kind of dumb. The petrified trees are all laying on the ground – alive with vibrant color – left there about 225 million years ago during the Late Triassic… CONTINUE READING >>


As we continue to seek out social distance friendly destinations the wide open spaces of Arizona offer an intriguing option… ancient, petrified trees!
When we heard forest, we expected large groups of upright trees. We felt kind of dumb. The petrified trees are all laying on the ground – alive with vibrant color – left there about 225 million years ago during the Late Triassic… CONTINUE READING >>