Here’s a way to make 2021 scarier–Haunted Cave Tours. Find cave tours, led by lantern light, on boats and even guided by costumed explorers to add a little terror to your Halloween Season. If your kids are younger, take the kids on…
For a state park that feels like a national park, head to Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing, Custer also offers lots of recreation opportunities, from hiking…
Road trips need fun stops, filled with good food, quirky souvenirs and stuff you forgot at home. One of the top road trip stops is a drug store in western South Dakota. In fact, it might be one of the…
Head to the Black Hills of South Dakota for a vacation packed with family-sized adventure. Find national parks, outdoor sports, wildlife viewing, western history, and scenic drives. It’s an undiscovered jewel with fewer crowds and loads of adventure. Here’s what…
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, it’s more than a road trip stop. It’s the most visited National Memorial outside of Washington, DC. Mount Rushmore offers day and night activities along with dining. Here’s what you need to…
One of the top destinations in the U.S. for families is the Black Hills of South Dakota. It offers a week of fun, and it’s a budget friendly getaway too. Find five National Park sites within an hour’s drive that…
The Black Hills of South Dakota offers two caves within 31 miles of each other, centered around the town of Custer. Cave tours are ideal for school-age kids who can explore without much assistance. Caves offer a peek into an underground…
Learn about the U.S. Cold War with USSR in a former missile launch facility, minutes east of Badlands National Park in South Dakota. See a deactivated Minuteman Missile still housed in its silo along the option to visit an unground…
Head to Oklahoma City in Central Oklahoma for a weekend getaway with a focus on sports and outdoors along with the arts scene in OKC. See a ball game. Tour a Cowboy Museum. Reflect at the Memorial. Eat beef…
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…
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…