Lassen Volcanic National Park is a California gem that boasts fewer crowds than Sequoia or Yosemite. Yet it offers all the scenery plus volcanoes. The legendary volcanic activity of the Cascade Mountain Range is just to the north. And Lassen…
National Parks in Washington Most a few hours from Seattle, the national parks in Washington offer the best scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Though more than temperate rainforests and evergreen forests, learn about the volcanic Cascade Mountains along with the…
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…
Best Places to Stay in National Parks with Kids Let the kids roam free. See wild animals in their native habitat. Find fields of wildflowers. Roast a marshmallow. Take a hike. And forget about the phone. That’s what a National…
A trip to Yellowstone National Park is a trip of a childhood. With world-class animal viewing, more geysers than anywhere else, along with pools in every shade of blue, Yellowstone is a spectacular location to explore in Wyoming. And don’t…
Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world. Created in 1872, it’s an American icon worthy of a park pilgrimage. So irreplaceable, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from around the world. Since it’s in…
Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park offers a week of wow for families. And it’s one of top destinations in the U.S. and worthy of a park pilgrimage. Start at Old Faithful to see the Geyser and the Inn then hike to…
I’ve been camping for years with three kids and I’m here to say. Make it easy for Mom. Here’s my top seven tips for how to plan a camping trip. I’ve see too many Moms trying to make scones at…
Redwoods, the kings of the forest, reign in the Kings Canyon National Park. With several big parks running up and down California’s Sierra Mountain range, Kings Canyon is a hidden treasure. With neighboring Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks both at…
Ask me my favorite place to stay and I will beam, Old Faithful Inn. Beating out ultra-luxury nights at the world’s best resorts. In a venerable, nearly indestructible building, the spirit of the West can be found breathing within the…
One of the top destinations in the U.S., the Grand Canyon should be on your road trip itinerary through the Desert Southwest. Mingle with visitors from around the globe as all stand on the edge of this majestic landscape. Load…
Visiting Mount St. Helens with kids is a must for your Washington road trip. It was once a recreational playground for Washington. Then one quiet Sunday morning in 1980 the snowcapped mountain vaporized. Followed by a mudslide that decimated…