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…
I think I got my love of model trains from my dad. He’s a big collector of model trains, mainly the Marklin brand (from Germany). Growing up, I was exposed to HO scale trains and even have a coveted Alaska Railway engine from the time we lived in Alaska. But my love has always been…
As a kid, I was always fascinated with trains. I’ve enjoyed touring Union Station in downtown Ogden or visiting Golden Spike National Historical Park in northern Utah. But my first visit to a full-on, active railyard was during a summer road trip through the Midwest with my wife. We stopped at the Golden Spike Tower…
New Orleans is full of art and music. You can find it scattered throughout the streets of the French Quarter or in some of the museums in the city. But if you want to immerse yourself in art from local artists, plan a visit to JAMNOLA. JAMNOLA stands for Joy, Art and Music of New…
Back in the early days of commercial flights, travelers would get dressed up in Sunday best when they traveled on a plane. Today, people are going for comfort when they plan to spend a few hours flying cross-country. So it’s safe to say that finding the best travel pants that offer style and comfort is…
