05 Feb Cesky Krumlov: A picture-perfect medieval town
Cesky Krumlov offers a can't miss medieval Old Town, nestled among rolling green hills. Visiting this Czech town is a journey both into the South...
24 Jan Five quirky places to visit if you’re in the neighborhood
Sometimes the places you never planned to visit are the most memorable. Those places you were just passing by and decided to pop in for...
16 Jan Olympic National Park – 3 parks in 1
Olympic National Park combines alpine mountains, lush rain forest and rugged coastal shores. We watched a loping black bear along a hilly ridge, waded in...
10 Jan Florida Keys Bike Tour – Marathon to Looe Key
Day two of our bike tour down the Florida Keys took us from Marathon to Looe Key, with many fun stops along the way. Highlights...
04 Jan National park safety tips
After 35 years of visiting national parks, sometimes three to four times a year, we’re often asked the question, “are national parks safe?” Here are...
21 Nov Hiking Antelope Canyon slot canyons in Utah
Arizona and Utah are well known for their slot canyons, which provide a cool hiking escape from hot temperatures and an even cooler outdoor photography...
18 Nov A bike, hike, beach getaway to Hilton Head
Visit Hilton Head Island offseason to enjoy bike paths, beaches, shops and restaurants with just a small handful of folks. ...
10 Nov A day in Scotland – Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle and Luss
Our first taste of the Scottish Highlands was something to remember. The sparsely populated region is home to rugged mountains, deep lochs and has a mystical...
25 Oct Spot the “Shadow of the Bear” in North Carolina
The Shadow of the Bear appears daily from mid October to mid November as the sun dips behind Whiteside Mountain near Cashiers, North Carolina. ...
16 Oct Carolina BalloonFest takes flight each October
Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...