Death Valley National Park also holds a lot of records. Most visitors know it as the hottest place in the U.S.; however, it is also home to the lowest elevation in the U.S. During the winter, Death Valley is a…
Protecting two different desert ecosystems, Joshua Tree National Park is minutes from Palm Springs. Conveniently located off Interstate 10, this is an easy national park to drive through. So you can explore this site on a road trip when you…
Palm Springs, California, blends mid-century cool with outdoor adventure. Visitors will find stunning desert scenery, a national park and an airplane museum. The serene desert makes an ideal winter getaway with bubbling springs near Joshua Tree; it’s a quick weekend…
Located high about the Coachella Valley in Southern California, travelers will find a mountaintop oasis with cool breezes and a pine forest in the summer. In the winter, visitors might find snow-covered evergreens and enough snow for sledding. To reach…
The weather is warm, and the sun shines bright in San Diego, even in January. From its beaches to its parks to its museums, visitors will find lots to do in San Diego. It is a blast year-round; however, winter…
With kids, time is on warp drive. One day, you are cradling a newborn, you fall asleep, then wake up to loading a car for their first apartment. The best thing I did was travel with my kids. It was…
Skiing and snowboarding as a family is fun. However, it can be pricey. To extend your winter getaway budget to Santa Fe, New Mexico, add a snow play day. If you pack your own sled or saucer, you can play…
Your body yearns to be outside, and spending time outdoors is good for your mind, too. Every year the National Park Service offers free days in which visitors can enter for free. From snowshoeing to hiking to sitting on a…
The U.S. National Parks are top destinations, with over 325 million visitors in recent years. From an iconic vacation with unparalleled beauty to a deep dive into biology, history, geology and more, national parks offer an enriching experience. With over…
9 Nonprofits for Environment and National Parks The turkey has been eaten, and now it is time to support the places you value. For those who love the outdoors, support one of the nonprofits that protects public land in the…
Many travelers see Mount Teide peeking above the clouds as they land at the island’s airport. As one of the highest volcanoes in the world, Mount Teide is a top thing to do in Tenerife and is protected as Teide…
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a year-round destination that attracts visitors across North America and beyond. It’s a National Park standout year-round from warm summer days to the blazing fall color to a snow-kissed desert landscape. With…