Website link: Rocky Mountain National Park Note: a timed entry system is in effect, so plan ahead for your visit. Cost: $35.00 per car (7-day pass) Accommodations: Campgrounds for RVs and tents, as well as backcountry camping in the park. Additional hotels, campgrounds, and other amenities, including restaurants, available in Estes Park, Grand Lake, Lyons, and […]
Featured Website link: Strawbery Banke Museum Where is it: Portsmouth, New Hampshire What is it: it is a restored neighborhood in South Portsmouth’s historic district Cost: varies, see website One restaurant is located on the property, along with a cafe in the visitor center Hours: May through October, open daily from 10:00 – 5:00 for self-guided […]
Travel tip: pack a picnic lunch to enjoy at Wind Cave National Park and wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes with non-slip soles. A light jacket may be needed for cave tours. The Mammoth Site ⇒From Rapid City take Highway 79 south to Hot Springs, South Dakota. Drive time between Rapid City and Hot Springs: 1 hour. […]
Oklahoma City was the halfway point on our Route 66 adventure through Oklahoma, although we didn’t stop there. We have spent a lot of time in Oklahoma City over the years and decided to skip it for the sake of saving time. Though for anyone who has not visited Oklahoma’s capital, we highly recommend spending […]
Website link: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Campgrounds available in the park. Hiking, climbing, rafting, scenic drives, and fishing available in the park. Hotels and restaurants available in Montrose, Colorado, 20 minutes west, via Highway 50. When to go: Anytime. We recommend May through September. Some park roads close during the winter months. Black […]
Website link: Badlands National Park Cost: $20.00 per car Accommodations: Cedar Pass Lodge and campground, and one additional primitive campground. Backcountry camping is permitted. See the website for details. ⇒Take I-90 east toward Wall, South Dakota. Drive time: 1 hour. Bonus stop: Wall Drug Store. The ultimate tourist trap! You can’t miss the exit because there […]
The William J. Clinton Presidential Library The Clinton Presidential Library is located at 1200 President Clinton Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition to the library, the site features: Clinton Presidential Park – 30-acre city park Anne Frank Installation – outdoor exhibit featuring a history of human rights issues William E. “Bill” Clark Presidential Park […]
Featured Serene setting in the Green Mountains near Woodstock. Everywhere we went in Vermont was just this pretty. Although, Woodstock, Vermont is a popular tourist destination, it is repeatedly called one of the most beautiful towns in the US, and we agree. It is one of the prettiest towns we have visited. We think it […]
Where is it? Mammoth Cave National Park is located at 1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Highlights of the park include: Visitor center, museum, and gift shops Cave tours – most require advance reservations and fees Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails Paddling and fishing Ranger-led programs, including night sky programs Picnic areas Three […]
The C & O Canal runs for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD The first idea for a canal was introduced as a bill submitted in 1774 to the Virginia governing body of the time by George Washington. His plan was to use the Potomac River as a means to move cargo, however, […]
Scenic Highway 112 aka the Kancamagus Highway aka the Kanc is a National Scenic Byway that traverses 34 miles of the beautiful White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. You’re probably wondering why we chose to do a New England road trip when the leaves weren’t turning. The simple answer is: we didn’t want to […]
Gateway Arch National Park is in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Park highlights include: Visitor center Museum Theater and introductory film Gift shop Cafe Tram rides to the top of the arch – advance reservations recommended Riverboat Cruises – advance reservations recommended Historic Old Courthouse (projected to be […]
Sometimes called the Switzerland of America, Ouray (pronounced, your-ay) is one of the prettiest mountain towns in Colorado, and that’s saying something because there are a lot of them! Located on US Highway 550, aka The San Juan Skyway, which runs from Montrose, Colorado, via Silverton and Durango, Colorado, then 550 continues down to Bernalillo, […]
East tower of the Penobscott Narrows Bridge and the Penobscott River If you like bridges, add this one to your bucket list! The Penobscott Narrows Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Penobscott River on US 1 in Maine, connecting Verona Island to the town of Prospect. The bridge boasts the highest bridge observatory in […]
