With fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, visit a gem of Northern California. Lassen Volcanic National Park features majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite. As a part of the…
The Midwest is huge and it seems like it takes days to cross it, in a car with air-conditioning and entertainment. Consider crossing the midwest from east to west in a covered wagon with everything you own for a new…
Nestled between the National Park sites of South Dakota, visitors will find Custer State Park. Protected since 1912, it is known for some of North America’s top wildlife viewing. From hiking to boating to rock climbing, Custer State Park also…
From the national parks to the premier wildlife viewing to the western history, the Black Hills of South Dakota packs in the family fun with family-sized adventure. Often skipped for the beaches and the amusement parks, this area has fewer…
The Black Hills of South Dakota are a top destination for outdoor adventure, and include several national parks to discover. From Badlands National Park to Mount Rushmore National Memorial to Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, there’s a lot to see…
Located in South Dakota’s Black Hills, Mount Rushmore is the most visited National Memorial outside of Washington, DC. It’s more than a road trip stop and vistors can spend several hours exploring the area. Mount Rushmore offers day and night…
Hidden in plain sight, visitors to South Dakota can learn about a former missile launch facility, used in the U.S. Cold War against the USSR. Minutes east of Badlands National Park in South Dakota, visitors can tour the unground missile…
Located about 45 minutes east of the Black Hills of South Dakota, Badlands National Park is one of the national park sites to visit. Along Interstate 80, Badlands National Park offers geological formations, wildlife along with history and dark skies…
How did a Drug Store along the Highway in South Dakota become one of the top road trip stops in the U.S. Outside of Badlands National Park, Wall Drug Store started giving away free ice water before most cars had…
The Mighty Five are just a flight away. With Las Vegas as your base, road trippers can see all five of Utah’s national parks. It’s hard to believe that just a few hours north of the Strip, travelers can be…
Spanning two states, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited National Park in the U.S. Yet don’t let that discourage you, with over 520,000 acres there is plenty of space to wander. This mountain park changes into…
As a year-round mountain destination, the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina offer travelers glorious scenery to explore along with attractions and entertainment venues. Starting with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, families will find outdoor activities galore, like rafting,…