Mackinac Island, Michigan is a truly unique place…and seeing it by bike is the best way to experience it! First, let’s get the pronunciation right. It’s “MackiNAW” not “MackiNACK” despite …
There are several camping options in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP)—two campgrounds, one horse camping area and backcountry camping. The campsites in all of these areas are primitive, meaning there …
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the North Dakota Badlands isn’t as well known or traveled as Badlands National Park in neighboring South Dakota. That’s a big plus for those who …
My daughter, Jamie, and I wanted to swing by Hocking Hills State Park in southeast Ohio on a recent road trip to West Virginia. We learned the main attraction in …
We hiked the 3-mile out-and-back Lost Creek Falls Trail for the first time during fall color season. What’s already a very beautiful wooded trail was made extra pretty with the …
The Black Hills of western South Dakota is a fabulous family vacation spot. There’s a wide variety of both natural and man-made wonders, with plenty to do for all ages. …
Badlands National Park in western South Dakota has one of the coolest landscapes in the Upper Midwest. Its Enter the Door Trail—just half a mile long—is an easy hike for …
The Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park is part of Black Hills National Forest of western South Dakota. Located in the southern region of the Black Hills, it’s a great …
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is super popular for U.S. vacationers. I’m fortunate to have a sister who’s lived in that area for over 20 years. I was able to spend a …
I spent a week in the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico area a few weeks ago. My sister has lived there for 20 years, and I went for a long overdue visit. …