The western United States is where to go for wide-open spaces, wildlife, pioneer and Native American culture, and history. The western US is home to stunning cities like Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Experience Alaska’s midnight sun on a surreal Holland America cruise journey through Glacier Bay, Denali, Juneau, and the Arctic Circle. As someone who grew up in the Lower 48, I always found Alaska to carry an air of intrigue and mystery. It’s disconnected from the...
Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? Escape to Sun Valley, Idaho, where picturesque mountain landscapes await. Read on for our guide to spending summer in Sun Valley, Idaho. The summer of 2023 was unbearably hot. On July 18, Phoenix reached a milestone: it...
From roses to cacti, these outdoor wonderlands showcase natural beauty all year long.
Botanical gardens across the Western United States offer amazing opportunities for visitors to explore the world around them, experiencing everything from native plants to exotic foliage. these gardens vary from desert landscapes filled with cacti and succulents to hothouses brimming with exotic orchids to rugged seaside cliff walks. Some gardens also house animals, birds, children’s activities, petting zoos, carousels, miniature trains, art and antiquities.
About 30 miles from San Francisco, Concord, CA, has a diverse population with global cuisine. Here is some of the best food in Concord, CA. During a conference, I learned about the town of Concord, California. It had never been on my radar as a place to visit....
Want a memorable day trip from Vegas? Death Valley National Park is 120 miles from the strip. Explore it with this Death Valley itinerary! If you're visiting Las Vegas, running out of fun things to do probably isn't something you're overly worried about. That said—if...
Little River Inn sits on the Mendocino Coast. The Coombs family creates a haven for visitors from which you can enjoy the magnificent coast. Cally Dym is known as the 'Goddess of Little River.' That's what locals call her, but shy, modest Cally would never speak of...
El Paso is a bi-national, multi-cultural city of surprises. These are my 10 reasons to visit El Paso, making it a prime destination. Many people drive I-10 going across New Mexico and Texas, going through El Paso. But not many people stop long enough to discover that...
Off the beaten track, yet accessible, The Oasis at Death Valley is a bucket-list-worthy experience. Two hours from Las Vegas and four from Los Angeles, a trip to Death Valley provides an ideal and unusual destination for escaping and unwinding. It's great for a long...