Tips for Visiting the Houston Downtown Aquarium Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Tips for Visiting the Houston Downtown Aquarium

The Houston Downtown Aquarium has a little something for everyone. From a wide variety of animals and aquatic life , to rides, games and a splash pad. If you’ve got plans to visit Houston, here what you need to know about the aquarium so you can get the most out of your visit. Explore the…

Visit Cape Disappointment to climb the North Head Lighthouse in Washington Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Cape Disappointment State Park in Washington

During a week-long family vacation in Seaside, Oregon, we decided to venture north so our kids could mark Washington off on their “States Visited” map. We noted a couple of lighthouses across the Columbia River at Cape Disappointment State Park and made a fun day trip out of it. Cape Disappointment offers hiking, camping, beach…

Metate at Sprice Tree in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Mesa Verde National Park: Plan Your Visit

Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado offers more than a glimpse into the life of the Native Americans who built homes there. Visitors get to use a metate (grinding stone), climb up and down ladders, and crawl through narrow passages. SEASONAL + COVID-19 UPDATES: Self-guided tours are available in the park. However, access to…

Hill Aerospace Museum in northern Utah family entrance Carltonaut's Travel Tips
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Hill Aerospace Museum in Utah: What to Expect

I’ve been taking my kids to the Hill Aerospace Museum in northern Utah for many years. The free museum offers something for people of all ages. Visitors can see a Burgess-Wright Flyer, B-24 Liberator, F-16 Thunderbird, and a stealth SR-71. Here’s what you can expect on your visit to the Hill Aerospace Museum near Hill…