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Pinnacles National Park: Everything You Need to Know for an Awesome Visit

Most of the National Parks we go to are fairly well-known. I mean, there are only 63 of them, so most are familiar to the masses, but Pinnacles National Park is fairly new so isn’t wildly popular yet.  We love to return to Glacier National Park and Olympic and such because we’re so familiar and there is so much to do and see.  Pinnacles National Park exceeded our expectations, so we’re sharing everything you need to know to plan a visit and see what we mean!

If you haven’t heard of Pinnacles ...

Best Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park: Beautiful, Kid Friendly hikes

Hiking at Mount Rainier National Park is a great summer activity. These are the best hikes with kids or for a reasonable challenge. From Paradise to Sunrise, Ohanapecosh to Lake Mowich, great hiking trails for any skill level can be found at Mt Rainier.

Even though we love going to Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park is one of our favorite spots in the state of Washington. One of the things we love about Mount Rainier is that you can enjoy hiking the North or the South Side an...

Hiking Hurricane Ridge in Beautiful Olympic National Park

When we’re not lounging on a Florida beach in the hot sun or gallivanting the globe, we love to hike locally.  Local, to us, is anything within a few hours’ drive of Seattle.  One of our favorite local activities is hiking in Olympic National Park.  It’s such an interesting place, with beaches, lowland rainforests, snow-capped peaks, and sweeping views from terrifying ridges.  If you’re visiting Seattle hiking Hurricane Ridge is a great idea as it’s one of the closest access points to the Park.

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Beautiful Wisconsin Road Trip with Sunflowers and Cheese Curds

Wisconsin is known for its dairy industry and Door County, and rightly so. This road trip plan is NOT that, but is just as fun and memorable as you visit Milwaukee, Madison, Baraboo and more. Take a moment and be flexible with your travel ideas:  Have you ever considered a Wisconsin road trip for vacation? This itinerary covers southern Wisconsin and is easy to start from Chicago!

Well, now is your chance to be convinced. I know this road trip itinerary, featuring nature, breweries and metrop...

25+ of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in the USA You Have To Visit

There are more than 100 lighthouses in the USA. These picks are beautiful, easy to visit and make for picturesque road trip adventures, from the Florida Keys to the Oregon Coast. Of all of our road trips up and down the west and east coasts, these are some of the most beautiful lighthouses in the USA, and for sure the easiest to visit.

Here you’ll find a collection of the lighthouses we’ve visited around the USA.  For more information, be sure to check out each lighthouse’s article, as most d...

St Simons Island: Fun And Luxury On A Budget

We’ve enjoyed St Simons Island as a fun, beautiful getaway destination for years. So many people haven’t heard of it, but it’s really wonderful, is a budget friendly destination that offers a ton of activities. This guide to St Simons Island is all you need to plan an easy trip that’s fun and won’t break the bank. St Simons is a wonderful stopover on a Georgia Coast road trip and there are plenty of things to do for a weekend visit.

The southeastern United States is a really fascinating a...

King And Prince Resort: Luxury Family Escape On The Georgia Coast

When we first heard about the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, we’d never heard of St Simons Island, Georgia.  Since that first trip years ago, we’ve been back to the island many times. The King and Prince is a fantastic place to stay on St Simons Island and is the perfect mix of Coastal Georgia and resort luxury.

This is our review of staying in one of the condo units at the King and Prince Resort and the fun we enjoyed on and off property. This is a great place to stay at the start or...

10+ Awesome USA Road Trips to Plan Right Now

I will never tire of sharing my favorite road trips. While we’ve created 50+ road trip itineraries, not every one is right for everybody. I’ve chosen my 10 favorite, awesome USA road trips that are great for EVERYONE. From exploring National Parks to rolling through historic towns and wine country, these road trips are the best way to see America.

I’m curious to hear how many of these road trips YOU have done. I’d love to head from people about what their favorite USA road trips are and i...

Cumberland Island Nat’l Seashore: Wild Horses and Beautiful Beaches

Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore is a truly unique and amazing experience. Most people haven’t even heard of it, and those that have likely haven’t gotten to explore it yet. Cumberland Island is really special and also rather complicated to visit, so this guide answers all your questions about what to expect and how to visit Cumberland Island NPS.

When you’re planning a Georgia Coast road trip or visiting to North Florida, it’s easy to include Cumberland to your itinerary. You jus...

Fort Frederica Nat’l Monument: beautiful ruins on the Georgia Coast

The Golden Isles are a wonderful destination along a Georgia Coast road trip. They are beautiful and full of history. Fort Frederica National Monument is located on St Simons Island in the Golden Isles, and is a gorgeous spot to explore, especially on a sunny afternoon.

Historical sites rock for traveling new places with kids.  Here’s why:  they’re a snapshot of a moment in time that we’ll never experience again.  Sometimes those sites are really well preserved and you can step back in ti...