As the summer temperatures and crowds cool at the National Parks, fall is an excellent time to enjoy the outdoors. Starting in the northern most sites, the leaves start to turn brilliant colors in September and continue though November. From…
Top 11 Things to do at Hot Springs National Park Lining Central Avenue, eight bathhouses each offer a different architectural style. Some have been adapted into new businesses while others are in the restoration process. The Bathhouses are central to…
The piney woods of East Texas is a gateway to outdoor recreation from hiking to boating to camping and more. Camping in Texas is a three-season getaway. With milder temperatures from fall through spring, Huntsville is perfect for a weekend…
Across the U.S. plant lovers flock to botanical gardens for inspiration. With a phone in hand, garden enthusiasts snap photos of exotic plants, dreamy containers overflowing with color and rose gardens with thousands of bushes in full bloom. From garden…
Known as the largest commercial cave in Texas, the 60-foot natural limestone bridge at its opening gave the caverns its name. As an easy day trip for San Antonio or Austin, it is a showstopper. This is a popular attraction year-round,…
With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, dinosaur hunting is easy in Texas. If you know where to look. Texas is actually in a hot zone for dinosaur footprints and Ice Age skeletons. The dinosaurs might be long…
Prince Edward Island, located in the Canadian Maritimes, offers summertime fun centered around the ocean. From clamming to lighthouses to a world-famous redheaded orphan, PEI offers lots to do. Easy to explore as a road trip, even from Maine, travelers…
With the greatest tidal fluctuations in the world, the water levels at the Bay of Fundy can be up to 40 feet different. With parks dedicated to this unique phenomenon, visitors can walk on the ocean floor then come back…
With its pleasant summertime temperatures and favorable exchange rate for Americans, a trip to the Canadian Maritimes offers lots of unique places to explore, like the Bay of Fundy. Easy to roadtrip from Maine, travelers can pop to New Brunswick…
The sun is high and the energy is low. So pack up for an easy summer getaway centered around the clear, cool water of the Comal River. Located in between San Antonio and Austin, Schlitterbahn Waterpark is a summer tradition…
As a long-time favorite summer getaway in Central Texas, New Braunfels is a hub of outdoor fun. From its crystal clear Comal River to one of the best waterparks in the U.S., travelers come for a dip in its spring-fed…
Located in Central Texas, New Braunfels offers lots of outdoor recreation, like tubing and splashing. From one of the best waterparks in the U.S. to the beautiful and serene Comal River to the parks in between, New Braunfels features lots…