Pick up a can of spray paint and have some fun at Cadillac Ranch, and afterward enjoy a steak at the Big Texan in Amarillo.
Spray Paint at the Cadillac Ranch and Eat a Big Texan Steak in Amarillo
Raging Rivers WaterPark: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
Plan your visit to Raging Rivers WaterPark with everything you need to know about attractions, tickets, hours, tips, and what to expect before you go. ATTRACTIONS: The water park offers a variety of exciting attractions, from thrilling water slides and wave pools to relaxing areas perfect for families and visitors of all ages. Breakers Beach The wave pool covers 18,000 square feet, and you can…
North Cascades National Park: Second Day
Turquoise-colored lakes, awe-inspiring mountain views, and high cascading waterfalls are what you will find at North Cascades National Park. Our family did a trip to the Pacific Northwest seeing Seattle, Portland, North Cascades National Park, the Columbia Gorge, and sites in between. This is what we did on our vacation, hope it helps you in planning your trip to this amazing area! August 2026 has…
Santa Fe in One Day With a Stay at La Fonda on the Plaza
Santa Fe offers a rich history and unique accommodations such as La Fonda on the Plaza, near downtown attractions.
North Cascades National Park: First Day
On the first day at North Cascades National Park, we crossed two swinging bridges to a waterfall and walked among towering red cedars. The national park is about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Seattle, Washington, where we had been visiting. We stayed our first night at North Cascades Inn in Marblemont, Wa., before heading to the far side of the park. Our family did…
Sledding Fun at White Sands National Park
Slide down or walk along the top of the world’s largest gypsum dune field at White Sands National Park near Alamogordo, N.M. My family and I visited three national parks in west Texas and southern New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park (just a short stop), and White Sands National Park. Overview The park covers 145,762 acres in the Tularosa Basin, including…
Short Hike at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
At Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a short hike led to the ruins of the Old Butterfield Stagecoach Route Pinery Station and native plants. My family and I visited three national parks in west Texas and southern New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a quick stop, and White Sands National Park. About the Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park covers 86,416 acres…
Exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park
See the largest underground chamber in North America, at almost 4,000 feet long, and watch thousands of bats leave the cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. The caverns are located in southeastern New Mexico between El Paso, Texas, and Midland-Odessa, Texas. It is 20 miles outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico, where many nearby hotels are located. My family and I visited three…
Sledding at Monahans Sandhills State Park
Slide down yellow sand dunes at heights of 70 feet at Monahans Sandhills State Park, just 30 miles west of Odessa, Texas. We stopped here on our way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A WORD OF CAUTION Make sure to bring drinking water and use sunscreen since there is little shade out on the dunes. You will get sand on you; we wore sandals. My…
Catch a Rangers Game And See the Skyline at Reunion Tower in Dallas
In Dallas, we had the chance to watch the Rangers at Globe Life Field and take in the views from the top of Reunion Tower. Reunion Tower Standing at a height of 561 feet in the heart of downtown Dallas, Reunion Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. From the top, visitors can take in the views of the Dallas skyline and landmarks….
