The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a year-round destination that attracts visitors across North America and beyond. It’s a National Park standout year-round from warm summer days to the blazing fall color to a snow-kissed desert landscape. With…
Some of the top U.S. National Parks are shuttered for the season. Socked in with snow, the roads become unpassable. However, many parks are best experienced during the winter, especially in the Southwest. As a wintertime treat, a beach getaway…
Tucson is Arizona’s cultural hub with top museums, gardens and more. From a National Park to a Zoo and an Aviation museum, there are lots to do in this Southern Arizona town. Visitors can explore its parks, a nearby cave…
Saguaro National Park straddles Tucson’s east and west sides in southern Arizona. First-time visitors need to know if it offers two different districts: an eastern and a western district. Visitors will find the desert a rich landscape to explore with…
This National Park Service location is unique because two sites in two separate states comprise the military park. To visit both sides of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the Chickamauga Battlefield is located in northern Georgia, while the…
A trip to San Antonio isn’t complete unless you sample its Tex-Mex along the Riverwalk and visit at least one of the missions. Right across the street from the Riverwalk is one of the most famous. Starting in the middle…
The largest protected desert in the world is located at the Mojave National Preserve, conveniently located between two interstates. Located East of Barstow, California, this area is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. The…
Located next to the New Mexican border in Southern Arizona, the Chiricahua National Monument offers a mountaintop oasis in the middle of the desert. Known as a sky island, this area towers over the nearby grassland and offers cooler temperatures…
Located in southern Oklahoma, Lawton is 85 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. From seeing buffalo graze to hiking and more, find fun things to do in Lawton. This is a great stop if you are road-tripping along Interstate 44. 6…
Located in Baja California Sur and along the shores of the Gulf of California, the historic town of Loreto is an ideal winter getaway. With Loreto’s warm hospitality, travelers can learn about the culture and history of Baja while doing…
Just a few hours north of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Southern Oklahoma, offers the Arbuckle Mountains, a wildlife refuge, a national recreation area and more. Both Lawton and Sulphur, Oklahoma, can be explored on the same trip. With its outdoorsy location, Southern…
If your kids want to go camping, then you need this list. After camping with kids for over 15 years, I’m here to say, make it easy for Mom. When planning your camping trip, keep it within your comfort level.…