A few hours north of the Dallas/Ft. Worth, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area offers visitors natural pools and scenic mountain vistas. In addition, there’s a large recreation lake popular with boating. With a recreational lake open for boating, historic…
Southern Oklahoma offers the Arbuckle Mountains, a wildlife refuge, a national recreation area and more. Just a few hours north of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Lawton and Sulphur, Oklahoma, can be explored at the same time. Here are the top things to…
From outdoor adventure to the arts to professional sport, visitors will find lots to do in Oklahoma City for a weekend getaway. In a few days, visitors can see a ball game. reflect at the Memorial and tour a Cowboy…
It’s a cliche though it feels like the truth, time flies after you have kids. One day you are craddling a newborn and the next you are loading up the SUV bound for college. When I saw my first baby,…
If you want to spend more time in the outdoors this year, a national park is hard to beat. Between the fresh air and the exercise, everyone can benefit for time outdoors. Even better than time outdoors is free admission. Every…
9 Nonprofits that Benefit the National Parks It’s the giving season and for those who love the outdoors, support one of the nonprofits centered around public land. You can donate your time or you can make a monetary donation. Both…
Straddling two side of Tucson, Arizona, Saguaro National Park protects the iconic symbol of the desert southwest–the Saguaro Cactus. With a western and eastern district, visitors can explore the desert and see its rich landscape and wildlife. Perfect for fall…
Top Places to go in San Diego with Kids With warm weather and sunny skies, San Diego tops the list of family travel destinations for year-round travel. If you are looking for a fun winter break getaway with your kids,…
Phoenix might be the largest city in Arizona, though Tucson is its cultural hub. As the soul of the Sonoran Desert visitors find outdoor areas to explore, namely Saguaro National Park. Then travelers can experience the culture and history of…
For outdoor enthusiasts and national park visitors, Flastaff is an prime location for travels across Northern Arizona. With its close proximity to the Grand Canyon along with Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, it’s ideal for travelers who want to day…
Best National Parks for Fall Color With cool fall temperatures along with fewer crowds, the Fall color season might be the best time to explore a U.S. National Park. Starting in the northern parks, the leaves start to turn in…
Sometimes you just have one day and that’s it. It’s OK. That destination will always be there for another visit. There’s only so much time to travel with kids and sometimes seeing it in one day is better than…