For a cool summer getaway, consider an Alaskan cruise. With its epic scenery and lots of outdoor activities, it’s an ideal vacation for families. For those who want to see the 49th state the easy way, book an Alaskan cruise…
All aboard to the 49th U.S. State. Summertime Alaskan cruises are ideal to see this rugged landscape. As passengers glide by, the scenery is amazingly close with its bald eagles and unspoiled coastline. Though with so many cruise lines and…
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.…
Imagine a rustic escape set among towering spruce and pine in the Pacific Northwest. Now the best part–get all the weathered shingles and sunset campfires along with barista coffee and gourmet meals. It is possible at the Lake Quinault…
Located 70 miles from Rapid City, Badlands National Parks is another must for your South Dakota vacation. Boasting buttes, pinnacles and spires, the striated rock formations feature fossils along with wildlife. To make the most of your time in Badlands,…
I love camping with my three kids, I just hate pitching a tent. My kids scurry like woodland mice when the tent comes out. I wanted to share the best place to camp with kids in Washington. At Lakedale Resort…
After exploring the marble halls of Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, we checked in to the Oregon Caves Chateau with kids, a National Historic Landmark and part of the PBS series, Great Lodges of the National Parks. Another charming…
In a land that seems barren and forgotten, I found an oasis with the largest spring-fed pool in the world. A road trip stop extraordinaire or a gateway to the weekend of West Texas adventure, I’m sharing one of my…
Texas offers more National Park Service sites than most visitors or residents realize. So find a national seashore, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a desert national park, a mountain national park even a national monument dedicated to Texas-sized dinosaurs.…