Yellowstone Trip Planner – Planning a Yellowstone Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on May 27th, 2022.  What’s the first thing you think of when you hear mention of Yellowstone National Park?  For me, it’s Yogi Bear – Yabba Dabba Doo folks! You might be aware that the fictional Jellystone Park, Yogi’s home, is a variant of the real Yellowstone National Park.    If Yogi Bear is not the […]

View from Bumpass Hell on our Lassen Volcanic National Park trip planner.

Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park

This post was most recently updated on May 25th, 2022.  Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hidden gem of the National Parks system. Within its 106,000 acres are some diverse landscapes, from towering volcanic mountain peaks to hydrothermal areas. I found Lassen on a list of lesser visited locations that you shouldn’t miss. They couldn’t have been more correct!  If you […]

Waterfalls along the road to Hana, part of our 5 day Maui itinerary.

Maui Itinerary – A Fabulous 5 Days in Maui!

This post was most recently updated on April 27th, 2024.  It’s no secret that Maui is by far one of the most beautiful and breathtaking islands on earth. From pristine, white sand beaches, exotic wildlife, jaw-dropping scenic hikes and more! This island truly has it all. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to visit this one-of-a-kind island a few times in my […]

The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse are primary sites at Gateway Arch National Park.

Pioneer Gateway Arch National Park

   A National Park in the middle of a city? I thought the same thing upon discovering there was a National Park in downtown St. Louis.  A stop at the Arch has long been a part of many day trip and weekend in St. Louis itineraries.  But visiting Gateway Arch National Park sounds a little different.  One of the newest addition […]

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 […]

Richmond Virginia skyline at sunset.

A Weekend Getaway in Richmond

This post was most recently updated on May 13th, 2021.  Got three days to spare on a U.S road trip? Or perhaps you have a three-day weekend coming up. If you’re passing through Virginia, you have to check out the artsy and historic capitol city of Richmond, Virginia. After all, it must be worth visiting as Lonely Planet named it one […]

Rocky shore and sunset, things to see on Oahu north shore.

20 Fabulous Things to do in North Shore Oahu

This post was most recently updated on June 11th, 2022.  If you have been putting off a Hawaiian vacation on Oahu but worried about the tourist crowds, the North Shore may be your answer. Yes, many areas of Oahu are heaving with tourists. There are so many exciting things to do on Oahu North Shore Oahu, as well as stunning places […]

Waikiki beach from above, part of a week in Oahu.

A Week in Oahu – A 7 Day Oahu Itinerary

This post was most recently updated on June 11th, 2022.  Â Hawaii..  The very name conjures a plethora of fantasies.  And it is no wonder, as the islands of Hawaii truly are a tropical paradise.   Some people spend a lifetime dreaming of a week in Oahu, and honestly, 7 days in Oahu can be the perfect vacation. We have put together what I […]

Beautiful Austin skyline at night, for your weekend in Austin.

Austin Weekend Getaway

   The USA is filled with awesome food cities, but Austin, Texas give them all a run for their money. Boasting delicious traditional Texas BBQ, inventive modern cuisine, and some of the best tacos you can find stateside, Austin has so much to offer. Put all of that alongside a city filled with friendly and quirky residents, a thriving nightlife […]

The sign for Badwater Basin, in Death Valley National Park, one of the highlights of a Death Valley Day Trip.

1 Day in Death Valley – A Las Vegas to Death Valley Day Trip

This post was most recently updated on April 7th, 2024.  Death Valley isn’t one of those National Parks that is high up on the travel list of every American, but I think should be. Recent times have begun shifting that assessment, and if you are traveling to Las Vegas, you may have considered adding some time in the park to your […]

Walking across the badlands of Zabriskie Point, cool things to do in Death Valley.

The Coolest Things to do in Death Valley!

This post was most recently updated on April 10th, 2024.  The name Death Valley brings with it a mystique, a note of fear.  Growing up, I saw media images and heard stories that scared me. Death Valley seemed like one of those places you could go and get lost, and as the name says, die.  But the truth is, Death Valley […]

Cruise ship and small boats in the bay at Bar Harbor, Maine, for your Bar Harbor weekend getaway.

Bar Harbor Weekend Getaway

   Bar Harbor is one of the loveliest towns in the state of Maine on the Northeast coast of the USA. I’m Karen Worrall, creator of travel site Cruise Ship Karen and I’ve visited Bar Harbor over 40 times over the past 13 years, and am still enamored with its charm every time.  I highly recommend a Bar Harbor weekend […]