Outdoor time is refreshing for the mind and the spirit. Between the fresh air and the exercise, everyone can benefit for time outside. For a visit to the national parks, most of the sites are free year round. Only about…
9 Nonprofits that Support the U.S. National Parks For those who want to support the land they love, there are several nonprofits that benefit the national parks. You might have time and want to donate it in a park. You…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids San Diego has been a family favorite for decades. With fabulous year-round weather, families can have fun at the beaches, the parks and the museums. I’ve pulled together a list 20+…
Might be a quest to visit all 50 states, or you might be on your way to the Black Hills of South Dakota or Yellowstone National Park, either way Nebraska offers a great road trip stop. Scotts Bluff National Monument…
The Smokies of Tennessee and North Carolina are a top year-round mountain destination. It’s home to some spectacular fall color, especially in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During your getaway find outdoor activities galore, like rafting, horseback riding, zip…
Discover Utah’s technicolor show where the delicate pink of a sunrise pops into vermillion red then rusts into a sunset orange. Bryce Canyon National Park offers expansive views at every turn in the trail. The Paunsaugunt Plateau’s dramatic scenery is…
Just outside Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, offers a glimpse into two different desert ecosystems. An easy getaway from from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix, Joshua Tree offers hiking, bouldering, night sky viewing and camping. Best explored from…
It’s the hottest, lowest and largest national park in the lower 48. Extreme might describe a summer visit where all living things keep to the shade. Though a winter visit can be sublime with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.…
Best National Parks for Fall Color Fall color season might be the best time to visit the national parks. The hum of the summer crowds had died down and find a chill in the air perfect for sweaters and s’mores. Here is…
Rocky Mountain National Park At the top of the Colorado, both in location and height, see rugged wilderness and wildlife along with over 70 mountain tops over 12,000. Take Trail Ridge Road to bisect the park from east to west…
Top New York City Museums for Kids New York City is a top urban getaways for families in the US. Whether visiting as a family or with a school trip, NYC offers teens a cultural excursion into big city life.…
Best New York City National Parks with Kids Head to New York City for a getaway packed with history, museums and every food imaginable. New York City offers more museums it boast more than 10 national park sites. From the…