Pacifica on the California Coast: You Can Go Home Again
San Francisco is just 15 minutes away from the Bay Area’s past and my own. Pacifica, which means peace, has a little brown church, an old train car, and restaur... Read More...
Outdoor Activities
Grand Canyon Winter: Magical Views, Wildlife, and Lodge Cuisine
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park is open to visitors pretty much year-around. And winter is an ideal time to visit. During a Grand Canyon winter,... Read More...
An Adventure with British Columbia’s First Nations People
People often do not think about how food arrives on their plates. They go to the grocery store, produce market, or the fishmonger and make their purchases. Whil... Read More...
Southern Oregon Highlights: Visiting the Oregon Caves
In Southern Oregon not far from the California border in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains, there is a special place in the woods—marble caves with surpri... Read More...
Plan a Montreal Day Trip: Laurentian Mountains and Mont-Tremblant
Montreal has so much to offer—from the historic, cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to gorgeous cathedrals, incredible museums, vibrant neighborhoods and more—... Read More...
7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Door County
In Door County, summer is short and sweet. So short that chain hotels don’t want to build here, so the “Cape Cod of the Midwest” remains delightfully full of Mo... Read More...
Exploring Southwest Colorado: Visit Mesa Verde Country
Colorado became home to me when I was just 14 years old. I lost my heart to the Centennial State and even today, I feel as if I’m home under those endless blue ... Read More...
Thrills and Chills While Visiting Colorado’s Royal Gorge
Cañon City, Colorado is located two hours south of Denver and 45 minutes southwest of Colorado Springs. This little town makes the perfect home base for explori... Read More...
5 Ways to Keep Cool in Burnet County, Texas
A summer afternoon in the Texas highland lakes region: cicadas buzzing, sun burning, even the snakes hiding out in bushes. People inside hugging the A/C, swiggi... Read More...
Wandering the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden
When you visit the Phoenix Arizona area, a trip to the Desert Botanical Garden must be on your list of things to do. Whether you just want to marvel at the gian... Read More...