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…
Lake Tahoe has been my winter getaway of choice for years with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a lake that never freezes. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers a dozen mountain resorts and skiing is expensive, especially so for…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…
Located high about the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs find an mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest. To reach this oasis, climb aboad the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for a desert escpape including wintertime snow. With a…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
California beach camping has been on my bucket list for years. Though planning is necessary especially when tents are off-limits on the beach due to wind issues. A RV is the best option for fun and functionality. So JUCY RV…
My teen will be headed out to college soon so we need to tour some perspective colleges. She loves the sun of the Southern California, especially around Los Angeles. With the weather and the beaches, SoCal is a hit with…