Hiking to Strawberry Park Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
When I indulge in a soak in hot springs (or a steam-room stint at a spa) it’s hard for me to fully enjoy the experience…
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Fun Things to Do near Capitol Reef National Park in Utah
I’ll never forget the first time I drove into Utah just after I’d moved from the East Coast to Colorado. This New England girl who…
U.S. National Parks near Los Angeles, California
I live in Southern California, so the U.S. National Parks near Los Angeles are the ones my neighbors and I visit most often. The U.S….
What to Do near Bryce Canyon National Park
During my family’s November road trip in the U.S. Southwest, I fell in love with Bryce Canyon National Park. Its otherworldly rock formations, that changed…
Hershey, Pennsylvania: Cars, Caves, and Chocolate
The Hershey area is a family-friendly place to visit with a world-class car museum, cavern tours and plenty of chocolate.
The Healing Power of Travel
My family and I road-tripped to Utah and Arizona from our Colorado home this week because I had surgery to remove my thyroid two weeks…
Best Free Activities on Hawaii, The Big Island
Imagine sitting on a quiet beach in the Pacific Ocean, foamy waves matching the foamy coconut drink in your hand. A faint sound of ukulele…
Top Romantic Restaurants in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is one of the most popular California destinations for romantic travel. It’s easy to see why; the Central California coastline is just…
Fall Foliage in Tennessee
It’s fall, ya’ll, and that means leaf-peeping season is upon us. In some parts of Tennessee, the leaves are already starting to change color and…
Don’t Visit Universal Orlando Resort at Christmas
I’ve read the travel advice. Heck, I’ve written the travel advice: “Avoid Orlando theme parks over Christmas vacation.” Wildly popular parks like Universal Studios and…