Sedona isn’t where we would expect to find some delicious Korean food, but this town is quite amazing and full of surprises. We happened to come upon Momo’s Kitchen and decided to get some lunch. We were not disappointed.
Read MoreHideaway House is a relaxed, friendly Italian restaurant set in the middle of scenic Sedona. Unfortunately, our visit took place at night when it was dark, so we couldn’t enjoy the beautiful views! Hideaway House has three open-air patios from which patrons can enjoy the stunning red rock formations. Happily, we were still able to enjoy their wonderful food!
Read MoreRed Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve located about ten miles outside of Sedona. The park boasts a five mile network of trails ranging from walks by Oak Creek Canyon lined by tall trees to paths that take you to the top of some great lookout points. The Miller Visitor Center has educational exhibits with information about the park and Sedona area, as well as restrooms and a gift shop.
Read MoreEvery time we visit Jerome we always make sure to swing by the La Victoria Studio to watch a glass blowing demonstration. It’s easily the best part of visiting the town for us, besides eating at the Haunted Hamburger. At this studio we get to watch a master at work.
Read MoreHigh up on the side of the Black Hills mountain range, on Cleopatra Hill, is the location of the ghost town of Jerome. What once was a booming mining town became a deserted ghost town, but has been revitalized and is now a great place to visit.
Read MoreWe don’t make our way to Jerome very often, but when we do we always make sure to eat at the Haunted Hamburger. The restaurant is nestled high up the hill and offers patrons some nice views to go along with the tasty food. The Haunted Hamburger’s name is fitting since Jerome is the most famous ghost town in Arizona. There are plenty of other restaurants in the small town, but it’s hard to pass up going to one of our favorite spots to get a great burger.
Read MoreFall colors in Arizona isn’t something we usually get to see often and in great quantity, so we were recommended by a friend to stop off at Lockett Meadow to see some. We happened to pass by the road for the meadow on our way back from the North Rim and had to make a quick detour.
Read MoreThe North Rim consists of a smaller area of the Grand Canyon than the South Rim, but it still has so much to offer. Although the park has fewer viewpoints than the South Rim, it has many more trails. These trails have a wide range from the difficult North Kaibab Trail to the very easy Cape Royal Trail. The viewpoints still offer breathtaking views of the canyon and from a lesser seen perspective.
Read MoreThe North Rim of the Grand Canyon has only one place to stay at overnight, other than the campgrounds, and that’s the North Rim Lodge. Fortunately, the lodge is actually very nice and provides a wonderful place to enjoy the park.
Read MoreAntelope Canyon is located on the outskirts of the town of Page in northern Arizona, which is also home to Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend. Visitors can tour either Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon - but only by guided tour! The tours can book up months in advance, so it’s recommended to book early if you can. We booked our tour with Ken’s Tours. It is recommended to make reservations, but walk ups can work to fill in spots.
Read MoreIn the middle of Page, Arizona we found a restaurant that specializes in fried chicken. It’s an odd location, but it’s a place that easily rivals the popular chicken chains.
Read MoreJust outside the city of Page is Horseshoe Bend which is one of the most iconic viewpoints in northern Arizona. Finding Horseshoe Bend is easy, just take US 89 to the parking lot about 2 miles south of Page. There are signs for the turnoff so it isn’t hard to find.
Read MoreTraversing the Monument Valley Drive was great and we saw so many wonderful views, but it isn’t quite close enough to some of the rock formations. We decided to go hiking and take the Wildcat Trail, the only self-guided trail in Monument Valley, to get a different perspective of some of the landmarks.
Read MoreJust north of Monument Valley up US 163 is Forrest Gump Point. The spot doesn’t have a big sign or anything, so it can be easy to miss while driving. However, depending on the time of the day it can be very easy to spot by the number of cars parked on the side of the road and the periodic person in the road.
Read MoreThe food options around Monument Valley are a bit lacking since it’s rather remote. So we opted to head northeast to one of the nearby towns to the Comb Ridge Eat and Drink to get some good food.
Read MoreWhile the panorama from the View Hotel and its parking lot, campgrounds, and cabins is phenomenal, the best way to truly get to appreciate the rock formations of Monument Valley is through the Monument Valley Drive. A 14-mile grade dirt road will take you to see many of the major monuments in the valley, which will take two to four hours to traverse at slow speeds. A vehicle with four-wheel drive and high clearance is recommended, and there are warning signs to this effect at the beginning of the drive. The road is bumpy and rocky in many places, but the experience is worth it!
Read MoreWe’ve been wanting to visit Monument Valley for a long time and were thrilled to find the View Hotel for accomodations. While the rooms at the View Hotel all offer fantastic views of Monument Valley, we opted for a different option; the premium cabins.
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We’re Taylor and Michelle and welcome to our blog documenting our travels and food we eat. We hope this inspires you to visit new places and try some delicious food!
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