How to Spend a Day at Rocky Mountain National Park’s West Side

How to Spend a Day at Rocky Mountain National Park’s West Side

Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is too big to see and do everything in one day. So our family has made several trips to the park, choosing to visit different areas during each visit. We could take several other trips and only scratch the 

Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in New Mexico

Visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in New Mexico

It was a cold March morning when we drove to Los Alamos, New Mexico to visit the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. There were light snow flurries as we drove to the town. A sharp, biting wind met us as we exited the car. Was 

Guide to Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park

Guide to Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park

We spent Christmas with family in Topeka, Kansas. And as National Park lovers, we immediately knew we would visit the Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park in the capital city. I was completely onboard, but some other family members were less excited about 

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 the city. So, without further ado, here 

One-Day Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

One-Day Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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 

Can’t Miss Activities in Topeka, Kansas

Can’t Miss Activities in Topeka, Kansas

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 

Lassen Volcanic National Park: A One-Day Itinerary

Lassen Volcanic National Park: A One-Day Itinerary

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 

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 

What to Do at Petroglyph National Monument

What to Do at Petroglyph National Monument

We all want to leave a story for those who come after us. It’s an innate instinct. Whether through words, music, or art, we want to leave something of value for those who come after us. Throughout the ages, humans have left a record with 

How to Spend One Day at Grand Canyon National Park

How to Spend One Day at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most famous places to visit in the United States. The site is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But, what can you do during a visit to the National Park Site. We’ll let