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...
14 Mar Where’s the best place to view Yellowstone National Park winter wildlife?
When the alarm clock sounded at 5 a.m. that first morning in Yellowstone National Park, we wondered why the heck we had booked an early...
25 Feb 10 reasons to visit Yellowstone National Park in winter
Exploring Yellowstone National Park in winter -- when temperatures commonly dip below zero, more than a foot of snow covers the ground and all but...
16 Feb Portland rocks as gateway to Maine
Why visit Portland, Maine? Portland Head Light, lobster, beer and museums are just the start. We stayed in the historic downtown Portland harbor section, home...
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...