How to Spend a Morning in Pinnacles National Park

How to Spend a Morning in Pinnacles National Park

Welcome to Pinnacles National Park in California. Join us as we hike through talus caves, search for California Condors and other animals, and learn how the jagged rock formations formed. Why a Short Stop at Pinnacles National Park? A quick trip to San Jose, California …

Discover the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose

Discover the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose

Did you know that San Jose, California is home to one of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts in North America? It’s true. In the middle of Silicon Valley, we discovered the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. The San Jose museum was one of the highlights of …

How to Spend Two Days in San Jose, California

How to Spend Two Days in San Jose, California

Our family made a quick, two-day trip to San Jose, California. You might say that’s not enough time to enjoy the city. That’s probably true. However, we found ways to make the most of our two days in San Jose. Here’s how our family made …

Lassen Volcanic National Park: A One-Day Itinerary

Lassen Volcanic National Park: A One-Day Itinerary

Our late-May itinerary when winter snow still closed much of the park road 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 …

Hauntings and High Tea Aboard the Queen Mary

Hauntings and High Tea Aboard the Queen Mary

Would you like a serving of scones with spirits? How about some Earl Grey Tea with a ghost sighting? Well, it may not be that dramatic, but prepare for just about anything during a stay aboard the Queen Mary. The Queen Mary, considered one of …

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

In November 2024, our family visited our 10th U.S. National Park. We took a day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park. Honestly, my family questioned my excitement (and likely my sanity) to visit the park. I’m sure they felt it was a …

Visiting Kings Beach at Lake Tahoe: A Family Guide

Visiting Kings Beach at Lake Tahoe: A Family Guide

Lake Tahoe is one of the most spectacular alpine lakes in the world. People travel from around the world to catch a glimpse of the lake’s pristine beauty among the Sierra Nevada mountains. The lake, straddling the borders of California and Nevada,  is a popular …