16 Dec Our big travel surprise in Colorado Springs
We recently discovered Paint Mines, 45 minutes east of Colorado Springs, CO. We visited on a weekday morning and encountered maybe 10 people....
23 Nov Key West Butterfly Conservatory: Top Florida destination for art and nature lovers
“I even liked the gift shop.”That’s when my family knew I had been seduced. Everything about this place impresses me....
13 Oct Five secret reasons to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes NP is much more versatile than its reputation as a giant sand box....
28 Sep North Carolina’s DuPont Forest popular with hikers, bikers and equestrians
DuPont Forest: A History tells how did an industrial site become a forest attracting hikers, equestrians and bikers from across the U.S....
23 Sep Timed-entry helps national park manage fall crowds and keep visitors safe
Instinct told us to skip Rocky Mountain National Park until we read the words “timed entry permits” and changed our plans....
18 Sep Colorado Farm Brewery highlights American dream
Colorado Farm Brewery is my “happy place,” where you sip beer, eat peanuts, play cards and appreciate the achievement of the Cody family....
11 Aug 5 South Carolina coastal adventures
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31 Jul Wilderness without parks – A week in the Falkland Islands
For almost 40 years, I dreamed of going somewhere so remote that most people couldn’t find it on the map. In 1982, I learned...
25 Jul Explore Charleston by bicycle: Biking the Battery to Beach route
Charleston is home to one of our favorite bicycle rides – from Isle of Palms over the Ravenel Bridge and through the streets of historic...
15 Jul Explore our favorite hiking trails at Acadia National Park
We timed our visit to Acadia National Park to coincide with autumn colors. We settled on the second week in October and Mother Nature’s timing...