A red bard with forest behind, often seen on a family farm vacation.

Staying on a Working Farm – A Family Farm Vacation

This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022.  What is there to do if you are feeling the need to get away, but you are not quite ready to go away?  Are you feeling the call of nature? Feeling nostalgic for a simpler time? It might be the perfect time for a farm stay!  Whether you call it a […]

Flaming torches with palm trees in the background at sunset. our Oahu budget guide helps you see them for free.

An Oahu Budget Guide with 27 Free Things to Do in Oahu!

This post was most recently updated on May 14th, 2022.  For many people, Hawaii is their ultimate idea of a dream vacation- the place they hope they will get to one of these days, but never start planning it because of the expense. We felt the same way for many years, until we went to Oahu. We will certainly never say […]

Sunset over the coast at Hilo, which can be seen on the big island on a budget

The Budget Guide To The Big Island

This post was most recently updated on May 16th, 2022.  Hawaii has been identified as the happiest state in the US and the most mentioned destination for those with bucket lists of places to visit. If you’ve always wanted to go, but think you can’t afford Hawaii, let it go! I have created this Hawaii Big Island budget guide to share […]

The Nashville skyline at sunset/

Free Things to Do in Nashville

This post was most recently updated on May 17th, 2022.  Nashville is home for me and I love telling people how amazing it is, but it’s no secret that it can be a little bit pricey to live in and to visit. Hotel prices are surprisingly high, it’s not an easily walkable city and there isn’t much public transportation available, but […]

Visiting Redwoods National and State Parks

This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022.   Home to some of the tallest trees on earth, Redwoods National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands hugging the Northern California coastline.   The stars of the show of course, are the giant Coast Redwood trees that are the tallest trees on earth. For many […]

View of the Gateway Arch as seen from LaClede's Landing.

Free Things to do in St. Louis

This post was most recently updated on July 6th, 2021.  When we wrote our St. Louis weekend guide, we pointed out that St. Louis has more free things to do than any city in the US outside of the capital city. We still firmly stand behind that statement, and figured it was about time we gave our readers a big list of all […]

Overlooking the American Falls at Luna Island, Niagara Falls free viewing points.

Niagara Falls Free Views Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on June 1st, 2022.  Did We Say See Niagara Falls Free?!? Yes, we said that you can see Niagara Falls Free. No, there is no mistake there.  And, we are about to tell all the incredible free places to see Niagara Falls. You may think that can’t be true  It is such an amazing place, […]

First glimpse Elephant Rock State Park formations, look like elephants.

Missouri Adventure – Elephant Rock State Park

This post was most recently updated on September 8th, 2018.   Missouri Adventure?? Perhaps that is the last thing you think of when you consider Missouri, in the center of the US.  But Elephant Rock State Park is the home of one of those odd natural wonders that hardly anyone knows about.  It is also one of those places that would […]

Nebraska Weekend Getaway, Edward T Mahoney State Park, pedestrian bridge across the river in the fall.

Nebraska Weekend Getaway – Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

  If you are looking for a great weekend getaway or weeklong vacation.  Look no further.  Nebraska has a beautiful spot for all you needs – Eugene T. Mahoney State Park.  Of course, Nebraska has many beautiful state and local parks for camping, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.  All you need to do is check out the Nebraska Game and […]

Hiking adventure on the interpretive trail of giant City State Park, for an exciting and educational get away.

Beautiful Giant City State Park

This post was most recently updated on October 23rd, 2017.   Need some time away? Down in Southern Illinois, in Makanda, Illinois,  near Carbondale, there rests an incredible State Park with an astounding  4,000 acres. Lying within the Shawnee National Forest  is Giant City State Park. This park is full of many different wild flowers and over 72 varieties of trees, which you learn about on […]

Outdoor Playground in Utah, fun and recreation around the state.

The Outdoor Playground Called UTAH

This post was most recently updated on January 17th, 2019.   The Outdoor Playground Called UTAH by Janiel of Culture Trekking II was born in Layton Utah, I grew up all over Davis and Utah County moving every few years with my parents. I didn’t like the culture, I felt trapped in a tiny bubble of ‘happiness’ and wanted to experience […]

Silver Springs State Park, Ocala, Florida, Kayaking Adventure

Kayaking at Silver Springs State Park

This post was most recently updated on December 16th, 2018.   We have lived in Florida for just a couple of years, but we have been to this park several times. When we have guests, we love visiting Silver Springs State Park because it is beautiful, described as “old Florida.” We also go because we are assured to see something different […]