4 Extraordinary Days in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the seminal places in the United States… everyone should see it once in their lives. It truly is that iconic and words do not … Read more
National and State Parks
We have been visiting national and state park sites since our very first trip together in 2009. Our love for visiting public lands is deep and often fuels our US travels. We even make a point to visit national parks when we visit other countries!
Hiking the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail
We arrived in Yosemite National Park eager to see all that we could. Hiking around Yosemite Valley is a must, as that is the best way to see some of … Read more
Visiting Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments
Today is an important day. It’s June 8, 2017, the 111th anniversary of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The law gave the President of the United States the ability to … Read more
Three Stops on Route 66 in Arizona
Our seven-week road trip through the American West started with us driving from Woodstock, GA to Yosemite National Park (in California). Our route west includes about 1,900 miles of Interstate-40, … Read more
Dos and Don’ts of Visiting National Parks
If history is any indication, US National Parks are in for an increase in visitors. That means a lot of the places we love will be loved by a lot … Read more
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
Perhaps unbeknownst to many, Macon, Ga. is known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Each March, the city turns pink as the trees bloom. The city celebrates this … Read more
Southern Alabama National Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore
Bonnie and I enjoy taking trips over most breaks, with Christmas being no exception. Last year (2015), we spent the entire two-week break driving through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah and … Read more
Walking the Streets of Old San Juan
Walking the streets of Old San Juan, our final stop of our southern Caribbean cruise, and seeing the San Juan National Historic Site.
Our Detailed Four Week Eastern Europe Itinerary
Our four week Eastern Europe itinerary for Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia that is packed with amazing sites and cultural treasures.
Cloudland Canyon and Fort Mountain
Over the last couple of years we have realized that while we have spent lots of time traveling all over the county and overseas, we haven’t really spent much time … Read more