Isn’t 2020 scary enough? Here’s a way to make it scarier–Haunted Cave Tours. Find tours on boats, led by lantern light and even costumed guides to add a little terror to your Halloween Season. Or take the kids on a…
Located 70 miles from Rapid City, Badlands National Parks is another must for your South Dakota vacation. Boasting buttes, pinnacles and spires, the striated rock formations feature fossils along with wildlife. To make the most of your time in Badlands,…
A movie made me do it. Back in 1977, Steven Spielberg’s movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind introduced a generation of kids to Devils Tower, including me. Since then, I vowed to see the eery stone tower in person. About…
It’s the most visited National Memorial outside of Washington, DC. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota it’s more than a road trip stop. The Black Hills are a destination worthy of a week of fun with Mount Rushmore,…
A good road trip stop can be a must for a destination. With a blend of timeless appeal paired with good food, few road trip attractions can beat a drug store in South Dakota. Seriously, Wall Drug tops my list…
The Midwest is big and if you’re crossing it, road trip stops are a must. Since the 80s, visiting Dodge City in Kansas sat on my bucket list, especially after watching National Lampoon’s Vacation, with Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo. Here’s…
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park feels like a national park with its top wildlife viewing, recreation opportunities and facilities. On my first visit, I completely underestimated the appeal of Custer. Then drove away wanting…
Head to OKC for family fun with several musts for your trip. Learn about the Oklahoma City bombing back in 1995. Then see if the cowboy life is for you. Take a walking tour of the revitalized downtown. Got them…
Just a few hours north of Dallas/Ft. Worth, southern Oklahoma offers mountains, a former national park, a wildlife refuge and even a chocolate factory. On a recent trip north of the Red River, I explored the area between Lawton and…
A few hours north of the Dallas – Ft. Worth, I found the Chickasaw National Recreation Area filled with natural pools and scenic mountain vistas. With a recreational lake open for boating, historic cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps…
Located steps away from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, formerly the Platt National Park, I found the Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center set on top of a bluff in the Arbuckle Mountains. It offers families a secluded area to discover…
Camping in Key Hole State Park Once you leave the Black Hills area of South Dakota and head west, the lodging and restaurants get a bit sparse. Since I’m traveling with three kids, I’m always looking for cabins instead of…