When my wife and I were planning a weekend trip to Las Vegas, recommendations seemed to abound on visiting the Mob Museum. We had a pretty full itinerary, but were able to visit it just before heading to the airport. The Mob Museum is filled with artifacts and information about the mob and organized crime…
Utah has opportunity for adventure year round. In the winter, most people think of skiing or tubing down a mountain side. It wasn’t until this year that I thought a guided snowmobile tour would be worth checking out. After spending two hours riding 20 miles on a snowmobile with Park City Peaks Snowmobiling, I knew…
Custer State Park is a staple for people traveling to South Dakota. The Black Hills provide an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing and much more. Sylvan Lake is the northwest area of Custer State Park, and our family enjoyed a fantastic hike. Some of the activities weren’t available during our…
April 15, 1912, was a historically tragic day in the world. Titanic, coined as an unsinkable ship, struck an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage. We all know the story, but it comes to life while touring Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. My wife and I…
There are weird cars, classic cars, famous cars and decked out cars on display at the Hollywood Cars Museum in Las Vegas. It’s a real treat to wander through the garage and step back in time to the cars that made up some of the TV shows and movies I watched growing up. Step away…
Hiking in winter provides a whole new outlook on the terrain. Seeing the trees covered in snow while the sun is beating down on you is one of the great things about winter in Utah. My kids suggested we take a hike, so we did. A winter hike up and around Bells Canyon Reservoir in…
Las Vegas is known for lighted signs on casinos, hotels and more. But when the older lightbulb or neon signs are replaced with more modern designs, the old signs aren’t sent to a landfill. They’re donated to the Neon Museum Las Vegas as a way of preserving the cities history. My wife and I checked…
Everyone loves a good selfie. Especially if you can snag one with Vin Diesel, Katy Perry, Babe Ruth, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler or Captain America. Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas gives you that chance to have some fun with your besties as you party with actors, celebrities, and sports heroes. I was impressed with the…
Driving the Oregon Coast is unforgettable. The lush green forest contrasts beautifully with the dark blue of the ocean. The tidepools are teaming with life and the woods provide a relaxing place to setup camp. Cape Perpetua along Highway 101 has several things to experience for an epic visit to the Oregon Coast. Whether you’re…
Knowledge is power. The National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas has a wealth of information and resources on the Manhattan Project and the atomic testing that took place in America. It’s one of those underrated museums that travelers – families, couples or individuals – shouldn’t pass by if they are exploring Las Vegas. Here’s…
