Explore the Gathering Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a massive adventure playground where you could spend a full day. It has climbing structures, towers, 120 feet of suspension bridges, and a water play area with a…
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Route 66 Kicks and Bricktown Walks in Oklahoma City
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…
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.
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…