Pack it up and explore the Pacific Northwest with nine picture-perfect Oregon road trip stops. From Portland to the Waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge get big doses of scenic beauty. There are several volcanoes to explore in Oregon. Then…
East of Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is home to waterfalls, sweet summer fruit and a volcano. With an easy drive on Interstate 84, you can spend a day exploring the Columbia River Gorge National Recreation Area. It runs…
The California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. They can be found in several parks across the state, howeve to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit the Redwood National and State…
A notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list and it is one of the top U.S. attractions. Tickets sell out months in advance, especially for its night tour, which feels like a movie set from…
Between Crater Lake and Columbia River Gorge, Bend, Oregon, is an outdoor destination with hiking, biking, river rafting and a National Monument. Located where the ponderosa pine forest meets the high desert, Bend is a favorite outdoor destination throughout the…
If you and your kids want to explore something, that goes BOOM! Then, head to a U.S. National Park featuring volcanoes or parts of volcanoes. At a National Park, you can learn about the types of volcanoes, volcanic eruptions and…
At the center of the island of Hawai’i is an explosive core, surrounded by heavenly Polynesian flowers and beaches of every color with gentle sea breezes. As the oldest and largest island, it is dominated by the pair of volcanoes…
In central Arkansas, one of the more unique U.S. National lines Central Avenue. In total, visitors can see eight vintage bathhouses, each offering a different architectural style. Harkening from a different era, some are used for new businesses, like a…
New York City is the number one destination in the U.S. It offers so many things to do, and a getaway can be packed with history, world-class museums and every food imaginable. However, most visitors are shocked to learn it…
The Best of Boston in One Day? Sometimes, you have one day, and that’s OK. After traveling for decades, I routinely sample a city and return for a longer visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids;…
While some lists include parks that never crossed your mind, this list is about alternatives to the popular parks. National Parks have seen record attendance over the last few years, so some require reservations to drive into the park. Fear…
Back in the 1970s, this area was a recreational playground, similar to Mt Rainier, until one quiet Sunday morning, everything changed. In 1980, this quiet mountain getaway lost its top and made news worldwide. If your travels have you…