I don’t think I’m the type of person who could travel in a submarine. I’m fine doing the one at Disneyland. But the idea of being surrounded by water, while inside a “tin can” doesn’t appeal to me. That said, I enjoyed touring the USS Albacore in Portsmouth during a weekend visit to New Hampshire….
The Oregon Coast is riddled with spots to camp, hike and explore. My wife and I enjoyed a night at Bullards Beach State Park. After setting up camp and eating dinner, we went down to the beach for a sunset walk. Bullards Beach State Park is more than a campsite and beach. I’ve outlined a…
Paris is full of museums, art, history and architecture. A quiet little walkway through the 12th arrondissement of Paris is a relaxing break from the popular Champs Elysee. The Coulee Verte is similar to New York City’s Highline, and after strolling it with my wife during our Paris vacation, it’s something we recommend to anyone…
Badlands National Park is a popular stop for people visiting Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Our family enjoyed exploring the park, although the 100-degree temperature that day made it less enjoyable. However, we were able to hike the trails in the east end of Badlands National Park. Here’s a rundown on…
I’ve enjoyed many visits to hike Kolob Canyon in Utah’s Zion National Park. It’s easily accessible along I-15, offers some great hikes for the whole family, and offers beautiful views of Utah’s landscape. But Kolob Canyon isn’t as popular as the Scenic Drive of Zion National Park. It doesn’t have the reputation that hikes like…
People from around the world come to explore Crater Lake National Park. But if that’s your only stop, you’re missing out on some majestic waterfalls. Three beautiful waterfalls in Oregon are a short hike from the main road that goes through the town of Prospect. Here’s a rundown on the short hikes to explore the…
It’s hard to find your balance at the Cosmos Mystery Area near Rapid City, South Dakota. You can feel the weight of gravity pulling you this way and that. The tour through the cabin definitely plays tricks with your mind. While that description may steer you away from wanting to visit, it’s that mystery that…
I’ve done bits and pieces of Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 throughout my life. But it wasn’t until this summer that we made a day trip out of driving the full length of this famous and beautiful highway. It would take more than a single day to explore all of the stops along the way, but…
Many people know Yellowstone National Park was the first designated national park. But did you know Wyoming also has the first official national monument? Devil’s Tower in northeast Wyoming holds that honor. We, like many other travelers, explored the national monument on our way to Mount Rushmore. Here are a few tips to help you…
The Black Hills gold rush started in 1874. Two years later, thousands flocked to Deadwood, South Dakota, to search for gold. The Broken Boot Gold Mine was opened in 1878, functioned as a mine until 1918, and today tourists can take a gold mine tour to see it for themselves. Our tour guide was wonderful…
