In Northern Alabama, Huntsville offers a NASA Visitor center, rich in NASA history. It is also home to Space Camp, the camp dedicated to STEM and reaching for the stars. Huntsville is a gateway to nearby recreational opportunities in the…
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…
Located on the eastern tip of North America, this part of Nova Scotia feels as wild as the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It draws its heritage from Scotland, and in many ways, it feels like Scotland. One of the top places…
Located in Eastern Canada’s Maritimes, Prince Edward Island is a summertime destination centered around the ocean. From its lighthouses to its PEI mussels to a world-famous redheaded orphan, there is lots to do. It is an easy destination to explore…
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…
The Bay of Fundy boasts the greatest tidal fluctuations in the world, with the water levels up to 40 feet different in a single day. With two parks dedicated to the Bay of Fundy’s tides, visitors can walk on the…
With a favorable exchange rate for Americans and pleasant summer weather, a trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers lots of unique places to explore, like the Bay of Fundy. One of the largest cities in the Canadian Maritimes, Saint John…
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…
This gem in Northern California boasts fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California. Like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens. Lassen Park is actually…
The Midwest is huge and it seems like it takes days to cross it, in a car with air-conditioning and entertainment. Consider crossing the midwest from east to west in a covered wagon with everything you own for a new…