When considering the places I wanted to visit on this trip across the country I immediately thought of Fallingwater. I wanted to experience being there ...

The quaint town of Valentine, NE. is quiet for much of the year and in summer becomes a destination for nationally acclaimed canoeing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, tubing, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and ...

When driving through Nebraska on Highway 87 the hours can pass by slowly as corn and hay dominate the landscape. However, just outside of ...

Palm Beach, Florida, is known for its beaches, arts scene, upscale shopping experiences and historical landmarks. Worth Avenue, often compared to Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive, is Palm Beach’s premier...

Laguna Beach, on the coast of Southern California, offers a blend of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a relaxed vibe. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and charming downtow

Nestled within the Cleveland National Forest in Southern California, San Mateo Canyon Wilderness is a hidden gem for hiking and nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 38,000 acres, this wilderness has a variety of trails

For a recreational vacation head right outside of Charleston and visit James Island County Park. It offers camping, open meadows, fishing, crabbing and miles of paved trails for walking, biking ...

Over 20 years ago we walked into the only bike shop in Springdale, Utah, an undeveloped town, right outside of Zion National Park. We asked if there was any good biking around. The owner told us that recently some guys went up to the top of the mesa a few miles away and painted dots on the slickrock and made bike paths. It sounded ...

Millennium Park and nearby Maggie Daley Park are two public spaces in Chicago where the whole day can be filled with play. At these parks locals ...

The Strong National Museum of Play is dedicated to the exploration and celebration of play. Located in Rochester, New York it is filled with interactive exhibits and is home to an impressive collection of toys ...

In the middle of Manhattan’s concrete grid, CentralPark opens like a playground for all. Olmsted and Vaux designed it...

If you find yourself in Pasadena on a warm day with children under seven treat yourself to the enchanted environment of the Children’s Garden at the Huntington.Enter through a tiny blue door into a whimsical landscape to ...

North Cascades National Park offers natural and engineered landscapes, with some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Pacific Northwest making popular destination within Washington State. The park's prominent features include over ...

Badlands National Park, located in southwestern South Dakota, contains a colorful landscape with sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires jutting out from a grass prairie. Within the park the Painted Hills, made of layered hues of red ...

No matter how many times we have visited we are always in awe of Yosemite National Park. When arriving from State Highway 41 the first sweeping expanse of the views of the valley is glimpsed from Tunnel View Overlook. Here you will see ...

Grand Canyon National Park cannot be explained in words or photos. At 6000 feet deep, 18 miles wide, and stretching over 277 miles of the Colorado River it is so immense that the only way to experience it is to be in its presence. The park provides...

Nestled along the rugged coast of Northern California, the Redwoods National and State Parks are a natural wonder with nearly half of the world's old-growth redwoods. Hyperion is the tallest tree

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, near Florence, Oregon, has one the largest expanses of coastal sand dunes in North America stretching over 40 miles along the coast. Hiking trails wind through the dunes and surrounding

Taliesin West, designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Serving as Wright's winter home from ...

The Museum of International Folk Art is my favorite place to visit in Santa Fe. The anchor exhibit Multiple Visions: A Common Bond is an immense collection of toys, travel souvenirs, street art, miniatures, ceramics, textiles and just about anything that can be categorized as folk art. The 10,000 pieces on display were ...

If you are looking for an excuse for a road trip head out to discover the grassroots movement of barn quilts. A form of American folk art barn quilts are painted wood or metal squares that ...

The Black Hills of South Dakota is a region steeped in natural beauty and historical significance. Mount Rushmore National Monument and the Crazy Horse Memorial are two monumental sculptural attractions that sometimes jut out and sometimes ...

When considering the places I wanted to visit on this trip across the country I immediately thought of Fallingwater. I wanted to experience being there ...

Arriving on a Sunday a few hours before sunset Columbus, Indiana was as sleepy as any small town could be. The visitor’s center, small shops, restaurants and churches ...

It is not the size of neighboring DC or Baltimore but Fredrick, Maryland has an intimate charm that attracts ...

Cannon Beach, a seaside town located along the Oregon coast, is most famous for, Haystack Rock, towering 235 feet above the shoreline. It is a protected marine sanctuary and attracts birdwatchers who flock here to see

In Lancaster, the center of Pennsylvania Dutch County, you will absorb the coexistence of Amish heritage and modern society. Electric vehicles share the road with horse drawn carriages, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Shoppers carrying groceries ...

After an unproductive alligator search we crossed into the Florida’s Big Bend looking for good pizza. We imagined that in Tallahassee, a college town with over 70,000 students ...

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania once known for its steel mills, has become a hub of education, technology, and the arts. Often referred to as the "City of Bridges," it is nestled at the confluence of the ...

San Antonio, Texas, offers a diverse range of experiences including the iconic Riverwalk, the historic Alamo, and its lively country music scene. The San Antonio Riverwalk, or Paseo del Río, is a network of walkways along ...

Avila Valley Barn, at Avila Beach area of California’s Central Coast, captures the essence of farm-fresh goodness. Established as a family-owned and operated farm, The location invites visitors to step into a world of wholesome

As largest living history museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg is the closest we can get to time travel. If you love Hamilton the musical, here is your chance to return to the Revolutionary War ...

The Winchester Mystery House, in San Jose, California, is as a testament to eccentricity. Built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester, this sprawling mansion is famous for its labyrinthine

Cadillac Ranch, outside of Amarillo, TX, is something between art and a roadside attraction. The installation created in the 70’s by land artists ...

The Colorado State University Trial Gardens in Fort Collins, Colorado is a breathtakingly beautiful place to lose yourself in flowers of every color, texture, shape and form. The purpose of ...

The Moenave Dinosaur Tracks near Tuba City, Arizona, are a fascinating paleontological site showcasing well-preserved dinosaur footprints from the Early Jurassic period. These tracks

Celebrating Christmas is merry. The decorating, the music, the sweets. A full month of diversion from the everyday filled with the excitement of the season. But in July? While camping? To our surprise Christmas was uncovered at Ledges State Park in Iowa. From the park’s name we expected sandstone rock ledges, a flowing creek and lush trees nestled...

One thing American’s have in common is the symbol of the American flag. As our national symbol of identity to each person or group it offers diverse and complex ...

Fried hand pies, a classic of the American South can be found in places stretching from the Carolinas to Texas. Depending on the filling they can be... See our fried pie recipe ...

Some people love trains, other cars or planes. My adoration is for the Staten Island Ferry. Having grown up on Staten Island the ferry connected ...

There they were. Two inspired children on a mission, storming through the visitor’s center doors of Fort Necessity National Battlefield just outside of Pittsburg. They proudly showcased their achievements all over their clothing. As they made their way to the front desk, they enthusiastically asked the ranger on duty, “Do you have Junior Ranger booklets?” These kids were...

First impressions mean everything. That is how I feel about Gateway Signs more commonly known as State Welcome Signs. The approach to a sign, the design ...