Many travelers flock to South Dakota to marvel at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Badlands National Park. Both are fantastic. If you love scenic drives, rewarding hikes, and unique wildlife, add ...

Banff National Park’s pristine turquoise lakes and snow-slathered jagged peaks look like something from a picture-perfect painting. Such beauty is nearly beyond comprehension. Although you do not need ...

Have you ever felt like you were in another dimension? Visiting Petrified Forest is like tumbling down Alice’s rabbit hole and falling into Wonderland. It is a portal into another time and place. Logs ...

The holiday season is upon us, and you ponder how to maintain this seasonal cheer throughout the year. Suddenly, a light bulb sparks to life inside your mind. Yes, a cruise! Visions of a cruise ship ...

One of America’s most beloved holidays is almost here. Thanksgiving allows us to spend time with family, reflect upon what we are grateful for, feast like there is no tomorrow, and nap without guilt.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The scent of balsam and the sound of silver bells fill the air. Town squares proudly don holiday lights, and people sing with cheer. Many travelers long to ...

Something about the scent of a Christmas tree kindles the holiday spirit in our hearts like nothing else. Since the holiday season is nearly here, it is time to find the perfect tree for your home.

Sequoia National Park, often called the “Land of Giants,” is America’s second-oldest national park. The nickname is fitting since the park has the world’s biggest trees by volume. However, Sequoia is ...

America’s newest national park, turning 4 this month, harbors one of the continent’s oldest rivers. Over many years, the park’s namesake river has carved rugged canyons through the beautiful West ...

Julie and I have had Redwood National and State Parks (Redwood National Park) on our travel bucket list for a long time. We finally made this dream a reality. How was our experience? We will tell you ...

One of America’s most famous landmarks and most patriotic monuments, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial proudly adorns the horizon in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The perfectly detailed features ...

Picture turquoise water in your mind. Do you see sandy beaches and palm trees? Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the most beautiful place Julie and I have seen. However, you will not find ...