Best Books for Dads–Or Any Man in Your Life It’s the gift giving season and some men (or people for that matter) can be hard to buy for. I have several on my list. I like to gift books and…
No surprise here, I love to travel. I also love to share products that I have used for years. After traveling professionally for 20 years, I had some products that I use trip after trip. From my first days as…
Explore a National Park and discover a majestic landscape. Or wander through a National Park to learn about the people of the past. Whatever your reasons, a book can help you with your journey. The U.S. offers 63 national parks…
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+…
Pack up the family and explore Santa Barbara for your next weekend getaway. The kids would love to hop aboard an Amtrak train for a stress-free way to arrive from Los Angeles. Or make it a longer trip and discover…
ALL abroad for a Royal European vacation a train ride away from Southern California in the Santa Ynez Valley. Minutes from the Pacific Ocean, find traditional foods and festivals, paired with the best of the Central California wine region. Enjoy…
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…
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…
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…
Books Celebrating Women by Women In celebration of Womens History Month and International Womens Day, read a book to learn about women past and present. Written by women about women, learn about mountain climbers, aviators, wartime journalists and more in…
Best Road Tripping Books The Vagabonds: The Story of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s Ten-Year Road Trip by Jeff Guinn Learn about 20th-century pioneers that paved the way for the Great American Road Trip. In Ford’s cars see how Henry Ford,…
As a year-round destination, the Grand Canyon transforms into a snow-kissed desert landscape in winter. Snow settles on each rock layer and pinyon pine branch around the canyon. With fewer people, winter visitors enjoy a quieter canyon experience and most…