Grand Canyon

Find out where to stay, how to book, what to bring and what to expect while staying in the belly of the Grand Canyon/Phantom Ranch.

Unique Winter Getaways in Ohio with Teens

Planning family friendly winter getaways in Ohio can be tough. The snowfall can be unpredictable, and the temperatures can vary by over 50 degrees. With the desire to be outside, but to have other options to fall back on, we planned a weekend vacation to Akron that played out as smoothly as freshly frozen ice. […]

Our Sensational Stay at an Enchanting Tennessee Airbnb

Our recent stay at a Tennessee Airbnb was such a fantastic experience. Located an hour north of Chattanooga, this lodging destination is on the tip of the mountain with beautiful views of the rolling hills. A house is a house, right? Not in my opinion! A house can be a work of art. Every square […]

Middletown Weekend Getaway

The first Bountiful Blessings Mystery Trip is in the books! When I saw that Little Women was going to be performed at the historic Sorg Opera House, I thought others might enjoy making a weekend out of it, too. That’s when the ladies’ trip began to transpire. After posting the trip invite online, all the […]

Disc Golf: A Great Way to Enjoy the Outdoors

Frisbees were the rage in the 1970s and disc golf had not been invented. A lot has happened to that little round plate since then. Disc golf is spreading quickly for multiple reasons. Social distancing is on everyone’s mind this summer and finding an appropriate activity can be a bit taxing. Hiking is always a […]

Eat Your Way Around the World

Traveling around the world might not be an option at the moment, but being able to eat your way around the world is available for any occasion, for any meal and for any budget. Right now, most travel is being put on hold. It’s anyone’s guess as to when international travel will resume. For many […]

Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served our country and have given the ultimate sacrifice. Ohio has some fantastic wartime memorials and museums to visit.

Enjoy a Flight at Home

Your flight(s) may have been cancelled, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a flight at home. Are you thinking the pandemic is starting to affect me mentally? Haha Nope! I’m just thinking outside the box. Let your palette have fun while trying your favorite snack or drink by providing a flight. You may have […]

Shop Local for Mother’s Day

We are all aware of the benefits when we shop local. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to put that practice to work. As we go through these uncertain times, shopping local and supporting our hometown businesses has never been so important. Mother’s Day is a great time to reflect […]

Planning Your Trip

A great trip starts with some behind the scenes planning. Your personal travel style greatly guides the way when it comes to pre-travel research. Some people like to know what they’ll be doing every minute of every day while they are gone. Others like to hop in the car with a general destination and see […]

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Staying at the Phantom Ranch in the Grand Canyon

Our experience hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and staying at the Phantom Ranch