Las Vegas Strip scenery showing free things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas – 57 Free Things to Do for All Types of Travelers

  Las Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States right now, and it is easy to understand why.  There are hundreds of things to do in Vegas, and you can cater to nearly any interest you may have.  But taking part in a lot of the tourist attractions can get expensive.  We think we have […]

30 Things to Do At and Near Meramec Caverns

This post was most recently updated on July 27th, 2022.  The very first trip I remember as child was visiting Meramec Caverns, along Route 66 in Missouri. Throughout my childhood I remembered how cool it was, and thought someday I should return.  But, as an adult I came to the mindset that it was probably just another kitschy roadside attraction, and […]

Go Beyond Muscle Shoals, with A Weekend in The Shoals

  The Shoals consist of the towns of Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. While it’s likely that you’re familiar with Muscle Shoals, the other cities may not be familiar. But when people refer to the things to do in Muscle Shoals, they almost always encompass all four cities. The attractions in all four cities, we’ll say the things to […]

43 Things to Do in Frankenmuth – Michigan’s Little Bavaria

This post was most recently updated on April 6th, 2024.  If you reside in the Midwest US, you might already know about Frankenmuth, Michigan, but then again, it might still be a hidden gem for you. Hailing from Illinois, just two states away, I had never come across its name until it was recommended as a weekend getaway while we were […]

An SUV comes out of the Chandelier Tree, a tunnel through a redwood, on a Redwoods Road Trip.

A Redwoods Road Trip – Way More than San Francisco to Redwoods National Park!

This post was most recently updated on April 7th, 2024.  If you are looking for one of the most magical road trips in the United States, perhaps the world, a Redwoods road trip is a perfect choice.  Imagine 6 full days soaking in the Redwoods Zen. The best major city access to the Redwoods is San Francisco, so it is a […]

A sculpture on a green park lawn, with palm trees and a blue sea beyoond, one of the things to do in Punta Gorda

Things to do in Punta Gorda

  Every once in a while, it is nice to have a real weekend getaway, one to a quieter place, without crowds or tourists. Sometimes that is hard to find, when also hoping to find nice scenery, good food, and plenty of calming but engaging things to do. When that urge came across me recently, I decided to give Punta Gorda, […]

An Amazing 5 Days on Hawaii Big Island – a 5 Day Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on May 4th, 2022.  Larger than all the other Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii truly deserves its nickname, the Big Island. Hawaii covers a lot of miles, and contains 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones from tropical rainforests, verdant valleys and misty uplands to lava-covered deserts and chilling summits. There are few places in the world […]

An offset view of Alcatraz Island, with the cliff, prison, and lighthouse, in our attempt to discern, is Alcatraz worth it?

How to Get to Alcatraz – Is Alcatraz Worth It?

This post was most recently updated on May 3rd, 2022.  Around the world there are sites which intrigue the general public, sites which have an aura of mystique about them, sites that conjure up the need to know.  These locations draw visitors to them, often hoping to find an understanding, hoping to satiate that need to know.  Like every other corner […]

A group of friends toast with mugs of beers.

Excellent Breweries in Little Rock – and a Distillery

  A vibrant, thriving community, Little Rock is flourishing with its attractions, unique finds, excellent restaurants, a growing nightlife, and much to my delight, breweries. Not unlike other craft breweries across the U.S., the vibe in these Little Rock breweries exudes casual, warm hospitality. Not only a place for locals to get together and catch up with friends, but folks visiting […]

A view across the valley, filled with pine trees, and bordered by high cliffs, from Tunnel View, one of the best photo spots in Yosemite.

The 25 Best Views in Yosemite – Awesome Instagram Spots in Yosemite

This post was most recently updated on May 4th, 2022.  There are a lot of gorgeous places in the world, but Yosemite National Park may be one of the most beautiful.  There are epic views in Yosemite everywhere you look, but there are some extra special places, that are over the top.  Whether you think of them as the best photo […]