How to Spend 2 Wonderful Days in Rome, Italy
Rome is one of my favorite cities in Europe. I love its atmosphere, history, and people. There is so much to see and do in the city that you’ll need…
How to Best Visit John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is located in central Oregon and consists of 3 units: the Sheep Rock unit, the Painted Hills unit, and the Clarno Unit. The park…
Best Hikes in Craters of the Moon National Monument
Craters of the Moon National Monument is a fascinating place. Black lava covers vast areas of land but juniper trees and sage show their presence as well. I've visited this…
How to Enjoy Medicine Rocks State Park in Montana
Medicine Rocks State Park is located in south eastern Montana, not far from the North Dakota border. The park preserves a field of interesting rock formations in the middle of…
Important Tips on Visiting Makoshika State Park in Montana
Makoshika State Park is located near Glendive, Montana, close to the North Dakota boarder. The name in the Lakota language means "land of bad spirits’ and refers to the badlands…
7 Great Things to Do in Helena, Montana
Helena is an old Western town and the capital city of Montana. It was established in 1864 after gold was found in the nearby creek. It’s sometimes referred to as…
Great Things to Do around Monterey, California
The Monterey Bay area is a beautiful stretch of land along the Central California Coast framed by Santa Cruz to the north and Monterey to the south. While the cities…
8 Things to Do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country. Almost 13 million people visited the park in 2022. That’s nearly 3 times more than the…
14 Great Things to Do in Nashville
Nashville, also known as the Music City, is the capital of Tennessee. The city has a colorful history of country music and is the place to visit if you want…
How to Spend a Week on the Big Island?
I have been to the Big Island twice, each time over the Christmas season. Winter is a wonderful time to leave cold and rainy Seattle behind and get warm on…