Petrified Forest National Park in Eastern Arizona
And uncrowded national park east of the Grand Canyon
Tori is the co-brand and content director of National Park Trips. She specializes in writing inspiring national park travelogues, foodie adventures and personal, heartfelt stories of people who shape our culture.
In 2018, Tori was recognized for her work with National Park Journal, winning three first-place awards for the Grand Canyon edition of the magazine. Later the same year, Tori was honored as a Folio: 100, a list of the top innovators, entrepreneurial thinkers, and industry-disruptors in magazine media.
Before joining National Park Trips, Tori worked for her alma mater as director of marketing for the CU-Boulder Alumni Association, developing and executing campaigns for national and local events and programs. She led an award-winning creative team of six and served as editor of the Coloradan magazine, which won two first-place national awards in 2011 and 2014 for magazine excellence, as well as two regional first-place awards and a second-place award in 2011-14.
Tori’s travels have taken her across the globe and she has lived in Hong Kong, Kenya, Ecuador and Nepal. Some of her favorite national park experiences are hiking the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, taking the trail down to the Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point, snowshoeing to Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone and doing Rocky Mountain’s East Inlet Trail with her family. When she’s not in search of a story, she loves spending time with her family and skiing, running, biking, backpacking and traveling.
And uncrowded national park east of the Grand Canyon
Discover hot springs, ancient ruins and the Old West on this 1,284-mile road trip.
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Before you head to Grand Canyon National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, we have a secret to share with you. Don’t stay with everyone else. Book your vacation at Under Canvas, a gorgeous new glamping spot that converts the most ardent anti-campers.
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For Route 66 lovers, Kingman is a living tribute to the Mother Road, but it also has great trails to explore juniper and pine forests, as well as desert landscapes.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is an experience wholly separate from the South Rim.
See the best eras of the Southwest brought back to life from a park dedicated to a pop song to Route 66 and a grand hotel restored to its glory.
Grand Canyon National Park only covers some of the Grand Canyon.
Do a puzzle, create some art, play a game or read a book.
Here's everything you need to know about the national parks reopening with specifics on Grand Canyon and Death Valley.
What you need to know about campgrounds in and near Grand Canyon National Park.
Surrounded by tribal land, Gallup is home to Native American artists and traders.
Experience the lives of the Ancestral Puebloans who inhabited this enchanting landscape for more than 10,000 years.
The ultimate guide to rafting the Grand Canyon including how long it takes, whether you need a permit and how much it costs.
How to choose where to stay at Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim.
A comfortable oasis nestled tucked beside Bright Angel Creek on the north side of the Colorado River, Phantom Ranch is the only lodging below the Grand Canyon Rim.
Discover an eclectic ecosystem that involves unique coffee houses, artisan cocktails and a short hike that gives you fantastic views of the city.
A 2-hour drive from the Grand Canyon's South Rim, discover Sedona's off-the-beaten-path trails and magnificent art galleries.
Mountains, forests, night skies and national park sites.
Don’t show up to Arches National Park during peak hours without your timed-entry pass starting April 3, 2022.
Explore the country’s best national parks in style in a camper van, trailer or RV.
Discover some of the nation's most diverse recreation areas in this historic town near Guadalupe Mountains and White Sands national parks.
Plunge deep into Americana on the New Mexico and Arizona stretch of the Mother Road.
This observatory helped create maps of the moon and is home to the telescope that helped an observatory assistant discover Pluto.
How a barber brought back the neon lights of Arizona’s Historic Route 66
Dine in sophistication at the El Tovar Dining Room just like Teddy Roosevelt did in 1906.
Discover the best of Arizona along this awe-inspiring 563-mile road trip stopping at Southwest hot spots on the way.
Take a break to discover the hidden treasures of Arizona's state parks, with colorful leaves in the fall, explosions of flowers in the spring and everything in between.
From a boulder-dotted lake to Arizona’s oldest saloon.
Avoid getting lost on remote dirt roads and gorgeous trails when you use Gaia GPS.
Find wineries, a spaceport, a place for rock hounds and a trip across the Mexican border near Deming, N.M.
Just minutes from White Sands National Park, Alamogordo, N.M., has some must-see attractions.
Base out of Carlsbad to explore Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains national parks. Don't miss the natural swimming pool under a waterfall nearby.
In the Great Basin National Heritage Area, you’ll find Nevada’s unknown national park and surprising history.
Uncrowded beauty north of Zion National Park
Base out of Kanab, Utah, to avoid the crowds, enjoy fantastic food and discover the hidden gems along the way to three of the Southwest’s most popular national parks.
In Tusayan near Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, you'll find exhibits, park advice and the IMAX movie "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets."
Catch a rare glimpse into Hopi culture
Fifty years ago, Americans landed on the moon. Few know the important role the Grand Canyon area played in helping them achieve this seemingly impossible goal.