Summer is Road Trip season and the U.S. offers some spectacular scenery, best explored by its highways and byways. From the tip of Maine’s rugged coast to the coffee-growing coast of Hawaii, travelers can see the epic ocean scapes of…
With fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, visit a gem of Northern California. Lassen Volcanic National Park features majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite. As a part of the…
As a top vacation destination for families, travelers flock to California. With a wide array of acitivites, both outdoor and indoor, families can splash at the beach, stand under towering trees or see world-class museums during their visit. Kids can learn…
Located on the idyllic Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the U.S., Incline Village is one of the largest communities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Anchoring the North Shore, it offers lodging, dining along with loads of outdoor acitivities.…
As the top lake destination in the U.S., Lake Tahoe straddles the border of Nevada and California and offers a year-round destination centered around outdoor fun. From summertime’s water sports, mountain biking and hiking, Tahoe, as the locals call it,…
The crisp mountain air with fields of wildflowers along with the granite topped mountain peaks draws families to the mountains for a summer getaway. Ideal for families who enjoy time spent outdoors with lots of hiking, camping and together time…
U.S. cities are top destinations for older kids, especially teens. For your next getaway, tell the kids you are stargazing then hand them sunglasses and a bathing suit. For a getaway that blends the stars and the beach along with…
For those who want a national park getaway close to LA, there are more than a handful of parks a few hours away. Park goers can enjoy nature with its serenity from the towering trees of the Sierra Nevada mountains…
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley and an easy trip from Southern California, Solvang offers a quaint small town to explore with Danish roots. With traditional Old World architecture along with Danish food and festivals, paired with the best of…
After traveling with kids for years, I know they love records. Death Valley National Park holds a lot of records. It is largest national park in the lower 48 with the hottest temperature recorded and the lowest elevtion in the…
In Southern California, minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park protects two different desert ecosystems. An easy park to explore on a road trip, road trippers can drive from one-way through the park in a couple of hours. For…
A beach day soothes people so plan a trip to one of the Best Beaches in the US this year. The US features 100,000 miles of coastline according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Beach goers have lots of…