13 Aug Biltmore House glass exhibit showcases work of Dale Chihuly
When an invitation to tour the Chihuly glass exhibition at Asheville’s Biltmore House arrived, I asked B if she was interested. Her answer was a...
31 Jul Yosemite National Park’s extreme beauty and big crowds
Ansel Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and...
23 Jul Hiking to Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls
The online photographs of Havasu Falls looked doctored. Quite frankly, I assumed that many of the pix I found while researching this destination must have...
24 Jun Sunset Beach straddles South Carolina/North Carolina line
We thought we found a secret gem when we stayed a week at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. That’s before we searched online and discovered Sunset’s...
14 Jun 5 great restaurants near national parks
Have you ever planned a vacation around eating a slice of pie? We have. My wife and I have visited our national parks for almost...
04 Jun Looking for things to do around Myrtle Beach?
If you need a break from the beach, pool, golf, shopping and crowds at Myrtle Beach, then check out Brookgreen Gardens. We were surprised and...
25 May Dinosaur National Monument borders Utah and Colorado
I don’t use the word “surprised” very often, unless I’m truly taken aback, flabbergasted or stunned. But that’s the word I use when describing our...
16 May Exploring Sonoma Valley wine country by bicycle
What's the best way to experience Sonoma or Napa Valley wine country? We recommend from the seat of a bicycle. What's the best place to...
30 Apr Enjoy Death Valley without the heat
I think most people would like to step outside for one minute to experience the shock of 128 degrees. But would you plan a vacation...
05 Apr Things to do on your next San Francisco visit
Lot of reasons come to mind for vacationing in San Francisco. We’ve always saved the city as our urban playground to finish a long outdoor...