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We love the Olympic Games. For two weeks, the world comes together to watch the triumphs (and sometimes the tragedies) of the world’s elite athletes. We enjoyed watching the Olympic Summer Games to begin this year Paris, and we’re excited for upcoming games in Milan, …
Salt Lake City hosts the world when the Winter Olympics returns to the city in 2034. This is the second time the city hosts the event. And the Utah Olympic Park in Park City is gearing up for the world. The Utah Olympic Park served …
Updated June 25, 2019 by Lance Hale When you think of great American cities with a unique feel, you might think of New Orleans, New York, or San Francisco. However, Santa Fe, New Mexico has a distinct vibe and is a popular travel destination. There …
Are you looking for a pleasant family activity in Salt Lake City? If so, we have a perfect place for you. The Hogle Zoo, overlooking downtown Salt Lake City is a great place to escape and visit some friends from the animal kingdom. Join us, …
By now, it’s no secret that we love visiting National Parks. Each National Park Site has its own special sauce. That is especially true of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This is the only National Park where you have a real shot at viewing a live …
Topeka, Kansas may not boast of being the Number One tourist destination in the United States. That, however, does not mean that the capital city is bereft of things to do. Our family visited the city while spending holidays with family. And we found multiple …
Kauai has many natural wonders. There are stunning beaches, waterfalls, and photographic mountains. The Garden Island also has many manmade wonders. That includes the Kauai Swinging Bridges. Come with us on a tour of Kauai’s swinging bridges, and discover other nearby sites to see. Kapaia …
I received a text message around noon to meet him at 6:45 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Statue, across from the Iolani Palace. My daughter and I arrived about 10 minutes ahead of time and were looking out for a man wearing a green hat …
We love finding hidden gems. And that’s exactly what we found at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade. Manitou Springs is a couple of miles west of Colorado Springs. The town is a popular tourist destination, replete with hot springs and the steepest step incline you’ll …
Lassen Volcanic National Park in California is home to four types of volcanoes. It is the only U.S. National Park site where you can see all four types of volcanoes. Lassen Volcanic National Park is in mountainous Northern California. That means that there are months …
Christmas is Las Vegas? It may not be your first thought for a Christmas time adventure. The desert doesn’t scream fireplaces, snow, sleighs, and Santa. However, there are a number of ways that Las Vegas makes the Christmas holiday season special. Join us, as we …
Every visitor to Waikiki imagines swimming along the majestic Waikiki Beach. But, there is a lot more to do in Honolulu. One fantastic option is a visit to the Waikiki Aquarium. Here is our guide to the Waikiki Aquarium. Discover what you can se and …
Our family loves cruising. We have cruised on a number of cruise lines. However, in recent years, our kids have enjoyed Royal Caribbean. So, we booked a cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. Here is our review of the ship and guide for …