The town of Deadwood is a popular spot for people to visit during a Mount Rushmore vacation. Regardless of whether you’re there with your kids or just a couple’s getaway, there’s plenty of things you can enjoy in the Wild West town. There are historic museums, shopping, photo opps, a Wild West shootout and more….
Did you know that the Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in U.S. history? It began in 1875 and continues to be the “Most exciting two minutes in sports.” This year (2022) marks the 148th annual event. The Kentucky Derby is well known for flamboyant hats, mint juleps and winners like Secretariat and…
Caves are an amazing wonder to explore. Whether it’s a small cave you have to crawl through or a big open room that’s pitch black, it’s sure to impress. Minnetonka Cave near Bear Lake in southeastern Idaho is a great adventure for the whole family. In addition to being one of the largest limestone caves…
Botanical gardens are relaxing places to watch wildlife, stroll along the paths or relax on a bench. Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City offers all of that and more. Ten different gardens capture the variety of flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs, plans and landscapes of Utah. It’s one of those places you can revisit every…
Before visiting Louisville with my teenage son, I only knew of Muhammad Ali as a boxer. I knew he had won some championship titles, but my knowledge of him was very limited. While researching activities in Louisville, I saw a lot of positive ratings for the Muhammad Ali Center. As I explored the center’s website…
Last summer, my wife and I spent a few days driving up the Oregon Coast. As we planned our route, we discovered Cape Lookout State Park, due west of Portland and right on the coast. The camping spot was located in the perfect spot to serve as base for two nights as we explored further…
“Legends never die.” A great quote from the late Babe Ruth as he visited Benny in a dream about an autographed baseball that landed in the backyard of The Beast. I grew up quoting lines from The Sandlot movie and even pointing to the outfield when I stepped up to the plate in a baseball…
Utah is rich in history – even before the Mormon Pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. The Natural History Museum of Utah provides interactive exhibits on meteorology (weather), biology, geology, archaeology, paleontology (dinosaurs) and more. It’s great for kids, because it uses more simple words like native people, dinosaurs, rocks and more. I’m not…
There’s something fun about standing in a hole in a mountain and turning out all the flashlights so you can feel just how dark, dark can be. The rock formations of stalactites and stalagmites are interesting to look at as well. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a fun cave tour for the whole family. You…
Baggage fees are annoying, and so is waiting to get your bags after you land at your destination. A couple years ago, my wife and I juggled duffle bags and basic backpacks to New York City and Paris. We liked having everything condensed into carry-ons, but those bags wore us out. The next time we…
