See the Grand Canyon in a new way

The Grand Canyon Overlook is now officially up and with the spring season finally here, I think we all need to take a trip and see one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world. You can't just stand in awe when you see the power of mother nature and what one river can do over thousands of years of erosion.

Since this blog has pretty much become a Western United States guide to weekend fun, check this out. It is something you have to see whether for the first time or one of many times.

Wheeler Peak, my favorite part of Nevada.... minus the gambling

I can remember doing this hike when I was just a kid, and though this isn't me in this picture, it brought back happy memories so I thought I would post it. Wheeler peak is the 2nd highest peak in Nevada and one of the most enjoyable hikes in the US in my opinion. At the peak, you are at over 13,000 feet and are on the 12th largest mountain in the contiguous U.S.

The hike really isn't that hard, for the fact that I climbed it as a child but the view is breathtaking. Also at the base of the mountain is another great place to stop and check out, Lehman Caves. It is a great trip going the this huge cavern underground and seeing how the ecosystem works underground.