The Utah Mighty 5 with kids: A Weeklong Utah Road Trip
Visiting all five of Utah’s National Parks has become an iconic journey for many travelers over the years. The Mighty 5®, cleverly trademarked by Utah’s Office of...
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Seven National Parks in ten days!?! Best Western makes it a breeze.
When you think of National Parks, what do you think of? Sweeping mountain vistas? Geysers and hot springs, or maybe fiery volcanoes? Gorgeous sunsets over the Grand Canyon?...
Book Review: 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas
Title: 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do Paperback: 400 pages Author: Joe Yogerst Publisher: National Geographic (February 12, 2019)...
Universal Orlando Tips – Over 50 ways to have more fun at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is one of our very favorite theme parks to visit, and with the recent addition of Volcano Bay, it’s better than ever. To make the most of your...
2018 National Parks in Pictures
As we wrap up 2018 and take a look back, it has been another fantastic year, and we have a lot to be thankful for. When I think about the places we’ve visited, U.S....
Knott’s Merry Farm – A Very Merry California Christmas
A trip to Buena Park California is great any time of year, and a day at Knott’s Berry Farm is practically required, but between mid-November and the first of the year,...
Things to do in Irvine – Orange County’s Outdoor Playground
Irvine, California surprised us with its parks, diversity, and family-friendly fun. As we drove by its perfectly manicured office parks and shopping centers, we weren’t...
Things to do in Buena Park California (Sunshine and Smiles for Everyone!)
For families visiting Orange County, California, a day or two in Buena Park is a must. We recently spent two days exploring all that Buena Park has to offer and had an...
Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert
As part of our recent Albuquerque adventure, we decided that we should not skip a visit to nearby Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Having never visited Arizona...