Looking for a US national park to visit in the early spring? Our round-up of the very best national parks to visit in April will help you choose a park (or parks!) to celebrate the first full month of spring. Roaring waterfalls. Wildflowers in pinks, blues, yellows, reds, and more. … Read More
There are so many exciting places to visit in Nevada. Everyone knows about Las Vegas, and yes, there are many things to do in Vegas even if you do not gamble. But there is a Nevada beyond Vegas worth exploring! With state parks, national parks and monuments, cool cities with … Read More
Planning a trip to Death Valley National Park? Be sure to include Artist’s Drive in your itinerary. The one-way drive through colorful canyons will take your breath away with its raw beauty. Artist’s Drive was high on my list for our visit, and I was excited to finally experience the … Read More
Planning a trip to Napa Valley and looking for beautiful Napa wineries to visit? The Napa Valley in Northern California is justly famous for its award-winning wines and cuisine. It makes for a lovely travel destination any time of the year. But did you know that many wineries here are … Read More
Planning a US national parks trip to say adieu to spring and welcome to summer? We have a round-up of the best national parks to visit in June! June is a popular month to visit national parks in the USA. The weather is nice and warm in much of the … Read More
You’ve done your research and scheduled all your wine tastings for your visit to the Napa Valley, Northern California’s famed wine country. Great! But here are five other fun things to consider while you’re there, to round out your Napa Valley experience. Savor Wine Country Cuisine The Napa Valley is … Read More
The Big Sur stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, from Carmel to San Simeon, is among the most spectacular coastal road trips in the world. In this article, we describe the absolute best things to do in Big Sur! The drive itself is epic: one you’ll definitely want to put … Read More
Mono Lake is located in the Eastern Sierra in California. It wasn’t really on our itinerary when we did an Eastern Sierra fall road trip from South Lake Tahoe to Bishop, because it’s not a lake known for fall colors. But when we were taking photos of hillsides covered with fall … Read More
Just a few miles south of Monterey and Carmel on the Pacific Coast Highway is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, a coastal park that is a must-visit for anyone that loves nature. Read on to see why you must visit! You can visit the park as a stop for a … Read More
Cambria is a must-visit seaside village on California’s beautiful central coast. The best things to do in Cambria make it a delightful escape, whether for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The quintessential California coastal town, Cambria is not so big that it loses that quaint seaside village feel, … Read More