Camping Trip to Big Bear, California
We were invited to a 3-day camping trip to Big Bear, California. Excitedly, we drove the windy road on a cloudy day encountering a barrage...
The Angel Numbers of Palm Springs
About 10 years ago my husband began seeing 11:11 everywhere. At first, we tossed it off to a mere coincidence, but after a few months went by we...
Experience the Petrified Wood National Park, Holbrook...
If you relish unusual rocks, then Petrified Wood National Park is the place to visit. We adore rocks so much so that we have an enormous collection...
Crystal Geyser in Green River, Utah
Green River, UT was one of our legs on the end of a long road trip to California. In the morning with sleepy eyes we noticed a sign on the road to a...
Life in the Rocky Intertidal Zone at Cabrillo
Cabrillo National Monument is a-must-see when visiting San Diego, but for me the most striking aspect is the tide pools located 500 feet below it. A...
Sea Turtle Sanctuary: The Best Way to Conserve...
Located in Habaraduwa, a few miles from trendy Unawatuna Beach, the Sea Turtle Hatchery is one of many along the Sri Lankan coastline. A must-visit...
Does Hospitality No Longer Exist in the Industry?
ot to give away my age, but it’s safe to say I have several decades of travel under my ever-expanding belt. Over the past few years, I’ve...
Bearizona: Get up Close to Western Wildlife
ocated near the city of Williams, Arizona, along the famous Route 66, Bearizona is a free-range zoo, a place you can explore from the comfort of your...
Discover the Desert Sculptures of Borrego Springs...
t first the desert seems like a barren land of death, void of life or happiness. It takes spending time here in the desert to appreciate its beauty...
The Light Rail to Denver International Airport
April 2016 marked the opening of the A line of the Denver light rail, connecting downtown Denver’s Union Station and Denver International...
Nightmare at Airport Security with Kids
e as conscientious travelers have experienced airport security checkpoints and felt frustrated by the daunting challenges we’ve had to face...
Quicksilver Ranch: Miniature Horses’ Paradise in...
ocated in Solvang, California, in the Santa Ynez Valley, this famous ranch holds a treasure of adorable miniature horses. Aleck and Louise Stribling...
Solvang: A Taste of Denmark in California
Nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, this picturesque town of Solvang, translated into English as “sunny field,” boasts a very interesting...
How I Missed the Denver Mint Tour
The Denver Mint, one of four mints in the United States, has been producing pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters as well as commemorative sets since...
Cabazon Dinosaurs: A Roadside Attraction in California
While driving on Interstate 10 near Cabazon, California, it’s hard not to miss two gigantic dinosaurs standing amid the barren and arid...
Spirit Airlines: Lacking the Spirit?
As a savvy bargain traveler, I decided to try Spirit Airlines for a trip from Los Angeles to Denver and back. The budget carrier has...