Things to Do in Mesa Verde National Park
Even an off-season visit to this historic place is worth it.
Theresa Goodrich
Playing Local Tourist: Finding Unique Things To Do in San Diego
Explore unique things to do in San Diego, as well as popular tourist attractions.
Switchbacks, Slot Canyons, and Really Nice Pit Toilets
A fortunate encounter with a loquacious Ranger makes for one of the best experiences of our cross-country journey.
The Otherworldly Landscapes of Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon
If you’re driving through southern Utah, don’t blink. If you do, you’ll most likely miss something spectacular like Red Canyon.
Tonopah Nevada: The Town That’s So In-Clined
Tonopah, Nevada, is more than just a stop between Las Vegas and Reno. Find out why you should visit this tiny former mining town. (Hint: there’s some great wine and beer!)
A Super Quick Visit to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Skirting the cacophony of Las Vegas with a visit to rugged rocks.
One Step Back, Five Steps Forward (Or, what happened to Drive By Towns?)
Sometimes you head in one direction without knowing where you’re going, yet you still end up where you need to be.
Taking The Writer’s Route: Under the hood of an epic road trip book
I exited through the double doors into a cloudy, gray morning and let the tears fall. I had done it. I had taken a big, giant, terrifying jump and survived. No one laughed at me.
Past, Present, and Cheese Curds at The Edgewater
The Edgewater in Madison, Wisconsin, is a perfect example of preservation and modernization working in concert to create a unified experience. You’ll want to visit this AAA 4-Diamond hotel to experience it for yourself.
Manzanar National Historic Site: Never Forget. Never Again.
Visiting the devastating Manzanar War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp from World War II.
New Book Invites You to Detour Nebraska
When it comes to tourism and travel, Nebraska doesn’t get a whole lotta love. It’s one of those states people often drive through to get somewhere else. It’s a drive by state.
Say Yes to Ferne Clyffe State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park will always have a warm place in my heart.