In the Strait of Juan de Fuca, take an island getaway with mild summer temperatures and lots of outdoor activities, With ferry service from several Washington ports, enjoy a trip full of hiking, exploring and eating seafood. San Juan Island…
Books Celebrating Women by Women For Womens History Month and International Womens Day, grab a book and learn about women past and present. Written by women about women, learn about history makers, pioneers, explorers and more in this guide of…
As a driver that has driven across North America, I’m always looking for my next overland adventure. I jumped at the opportunity to preview Wanderlust Road Trips: 40 Beautiful Drives Around the World by Moon Travel Guides. Blurring the line between…
Best Books for Men 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 audiobooks for the people in…
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…
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…
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…
The Mozy Review As the weather starts to cool off, let the outdoor fun continue. With an easy-to-pack, easy-to-wear layer, don’t let the cooler temperatures affect your plans. Read on for a real life review of the Mozy. What I…
Best National Park Books for Kids B is for Bison: A National Parks Primer by Greg Paprocki Sit down with your toddler and read through the National Parks with this charming book. From the illustrator of some of the Curious…
Imagine a rustic escape set among towering spruce and pine in the Pacific Northwest. Now the best part–get all the weathered shingles and sunset campfires along with barista coffee and gourmet meals. It is possible at the Lake Quinault…