In the Oklahoma City area, you will find Bricktown with lots of activities and some unique Route 66 attractions. This was our final night on our trip visiting three national parks in west Texas and…
Date Archives August 2026
Welch Spring Hike: Missouri’s Abandoned Sanatorium
The stone-cut walls of a barred-and-locked sanatorium near Welch Spring were what I found on my journey to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. QUICK OVERVIEW History of Welch Spring Sanatorium In 1913, an Illinois doctor…
Spray Paint at the Cadillac Ranch and Eat a Big Texan Steak in Amarillo
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.
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,…
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,…
Going Down to Devil’s Well at Ozark National Scenic Riverways
At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, you can walk down a stairwell to a mysterious underground lake called Devil’s Well. Details Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Admission: Free What to See: Devil’s Well is a huge sinkhole,…
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.
Climbing Down to The Gulf Sinkhole
The Gulf is a massive sinkhole formed by a collapsed cave in Mark Twain National Forest, about 33 miles north of Poplar Bluff. It is an amazing sight to see and worth the stop if…
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,…
Finding Jackson Falls in Shawnee National Forest
See high waterfalls, deep canyons, and house-size boulders along Jackson Falls Trail in Shawnee National Forest. OVERVIEW MY EXPERIENCE I went with a group so I could learn the area before bringing my son here…
