Creative stays come in the form of teepees, ice hotels and tree houses. But, for a very historic stay, you can now book your vacation getaway in an authentically designed Conestoga wagon. Nicely, you may find the camping adventure in Oklahoma City lots more comfortable and glamorous than your ancestors’ experience– but every bit as …
Make this the year to enjoy all Yosemite has to offer. The contest begins now through December 20, with drawings July 1, September 30 and December 30. Read the details here and then enter: https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/welcoming-committee
This year the Grand Canyon is celebrating 100 years as a national park. Every Grand Canyon experience is its own grand adventure and, in 2019, it’s bigger than ever! Join “canyoneers” from around the world in celebrating Grand Canyon National Park’s centennial anniversary with special events and programs. The national park is celebrating big with …
The new IMAX movie, Great Bear Rainforest, takes viewers on an odyssey through one of the planet’s last great wild places, Canada’s west coast. But here’s a secret: you, too, can travel in the Great Bear Rainforest, in an IMAX-like journey of discovery, thanks to ecotourism specialists at Maple Leaf Adventures. Guests will see some …
When it comes to romantic getaways, Oceanside, California offers couples a version that is quintessential Oceanside— quirky, offbeat, thrilling and uniquely heart-stirring. From matching tattoos to helicopter wine tours and being the only place in the U.S. to experience culinary delights from one of Japan’s most decorated ramen chefs, Oceanside’s playful side makes this San …
It is nice to know that the rugged “old west” still exists, marked by wide, open spaces backed by lofty mountain ranges and populated with ancient saguaro forests, blooming cacti and marauding deer and coyote. These vast desert expanses conjure days of the grand ranchos, dust-filled cattle round-ups and campfire dinners under the stars. On …
Story and photos by Ellen Clark Being a Southern California girl, my experiences in the tropics leaned toward Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera. But when the chance to visit Antigua, a little gem in the Caribbean, came my way, I was hardly about to refuse. I knew that Antigua and its twin island of Barbuda …
We’ve all heard of honeymoons, of course. Also, babymoons for couples pre-birth. But how about taking a solomoon? It’s all about practicing self-love through new, exciting experiences, whether you are taking one last solo trip before tying the knot or just enjoying the fun benefits of going as one. This month of love consider making …
It seems that tiny Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juans is gaining big-time notoriety. And, it’s well deserved. In fact, the island with a growing foodie reputation was recently included on the New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Go in 2019.” Make this the year you discover the delights of Orcas Island! The …
Virginia City, Nevada, is known for two things: mining history and quirky, off-the-wall events. In 2019, those two things come together with the announcement of the historic town’s annual special events lineup. The town’s major fan-favorite and long-running events return, including the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, Chili on the Comstock and Fourth of July, along …
The Four Corners region of New Mexico is well known as the place where outdoor lovers thrive. The ideal base camp to many area National Parks, outdoor recreation areas and cultural attractions, Farmington offers a wealth of experiences to offer visitors, even during the current Government shutdown. Photos by Stan Ford New Mexico’s recreation-rich Farmington …
Story and photos by Barbara Beckley Look! It’s Hulk Hogan! Well… almost. It was a life-like statue of Hogan outside his boutique, Hogan’s Beach Shop, on Mandalay Avenue in Clearwater Beach, Florida. But it could have been him. “Hogan frequents the Sandpearl Resort across the street,” the store manager told me, as I perused his …