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…
New York City a nonstop destination that tops the must do list for teens. It offers an energy that teens crave. Pack some comfy walking shoes since NYC offers urban trekking at its finest. I lived in NYC for two…
Yellowstone National Park is a trip of a lifetime. Find the first national park in the world in three states, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho in the western U.S. While there, enjoy the world-class animal viewing, the most geysers in the…
When I saw my first baby, I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took twelve years and my kids saw all 50 states, one summer vacation at a time. I am so glad…
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…
Everyone loves a record, even trees. To see the largest trees in the world, head to a quiet corner of the Northern California coast to stare in awe at the protected Coastal Redwoods. While there, you’ll be in one of…
Located in norther California, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a gem with fewer crowds than Sequoia or Yosemite, both located south. Get all the mountain scenery plus volcanoes. As part of the Cascade Mountain Range get its legendary volcanic activity along…