When you think of Oregon, it’s all fir-covered mountains, though what is under those mountains? Find out at Caves National Monument in southern Oregon, just south of Oregon’s Grants Pass in the Rouge River Siskiyou National Forest. It’s a gateway…
In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, take an island getaway with mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities, With ferry service from several Washington ports, enjoy a trip full of hiking, exploring and eating seafood. San Juan Island…
Located high about the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs find an mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest. To reach this oasis, climb aboad the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a desert escpape including wintertime snow. With a…
Best Alaskan Cruises with Kids Cruises are back and a cruise to Alaska is a bucket list item for many families. Departing as early as May and as late as September, Alaska cruises usually depart from Seattle, Vancouver and Steward.…
A trip to Jordan isn’t complete without an excursion into the Wadi Rum, located in the southern part of the peaceful country in the Middle East. Jordan’s most famous desert offers adventure at every turn. As a UNESCO World Heritage…
Books Celebrating Women by Women For Womens History Month and International Womens Day, grab a book and learn about women past and present. Written by women about women, learn about history makers, pioneers, explorers and more in this guide of…
As a driver that has driven across North America, I’m always looking for my next overland adventure. I jumped at the opportunity to preview Wanderlust Road Trips: 40 Beautiful Drives Around the World by Moon Travel Guides. Blurring the line between…
Best Books for Men It’s the gift giving season and some men (or people for that matter) can be hard to buy for. I have several on my list. I like to gift books and audiobooks for the people in…
Best Nonprofits to Engage Kids in Nature Kids have a natural attraction to the outdoor world and it effects their energy in the nature world. If you want to get the kids in your life more outdoor time, here’s the…
Once upon a time, I was a glamourous New York City-based flight attendant sporting an it bag and four-inch heels. Now I’m a Mom of three that spends my best days traveling with the kids. Though my former glamour girl occasionally…
Like many families, we learn when we visit a National Park Service site. To help guide our journey through the park, I always pick up a Junior Ranger booklet from the NPS Visitor Center when we arrive. Each booklet identifies…
Best Road Tripping Books The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s Ten-Year Road Trip by Jeff Guinn Learn about 20th-century pioneers that paved the way for the Great American Road Trip. In Ford’s cars see how Henry Ford,…