The Field Museum is one of the most popular natural history museums in the world. The massive building provides hours of educational opportunities for people of all ages. Explore the world of dinosaurs, life underground, ancient Egypt and even death. With so many exhibits at the Field Museum, it’s going to be too long of…
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is one of the most breathtaking places to hike in Southern California. The combination of coastal cliffs, rare Torrey pine trees, and panoramic ocean views makes it feel like a postcard you get to walk through. Every time I visit, I’m reminded why these trails are some of the best…
Historic jails are often made “famous” based on who resided in their walls. Without those high-profile prisoners, they’re just a building with bars to hold criminals. Historic Liberty Jail – roughly 20 miles northeast of Kansas City, Missouri – is one such jail. But who was the prisoner who brought this attention and historic preservation…
In the early morning hours of June 9, 1944, three days after the successful Allied invasion along the beaches of Normandy, 2nd Lt. Leo Carlton was awakened from his cot and informed he would be the substitute co-pilot for a B-24 bombing run over Munich. Little did Leo know this would be the start of…
Wandering through a cemetery in New Orleans is a popular activity. There’s something unique about walking between above-ground tombs. Most cemeteries I’ve been to bury the dead six feet underground. Touring the cemeteries during the day is one thing, but a nighttime cemetery tour in New Orleans is much more interesting – and creepy. During…
Southern California is an amazing place to book a family vacation. There are the major theme parks – like SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios. There are museums for people of all interests. But more importantly, there are miles and miles of coastline waiting to be explored. That’s why I…
Washington DC holds so much history of the United States. There are countless museums showcasing art, spacecraft, transportation and American history. But there’s one museum in Washington DC that holds something you definitely want to see while in the nation’s capital – original copies of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. The…
One of the most sought after and iconic photos of Zion National Park – beyond The Subway – is of Zion’s canyon from the top of Angels Landing. But that hike is not for the faint of heart. Plus, there are some other nuances you need to be aware of – mainly, how to get…
If you want to see alligators in the swamps of Louisiana, you probably think of taking an airboat tour. But did you know you can venture into the swamp in a kayak? At first glance, it seems like a big “Heck no!” response. Videos of large alligators jumping up against large boats may have influenced…
Nauvoo holds a lot of history for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Early members of the church built a city in the swamps of Illinois on the banks of the Mississippi River in the 1800s after fleeing Missouri. Today, people flock from around the world to experience Nauvoo and witness two amazing…
