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 water lab. These are just a few of the fun things you can do there. The park covers 66 acres near the Arkansas River, just south of downtown Tulsa. It…
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 southern New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a quick stop, and White Sands National Park with a night in Santa Fe. BRICKTOWN STAY We stayed…
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 named C.H. Diehl bought Welch Spring for eight hundred dollars. He believed the spring had healing properties and that the cool, pollen-free air from the nearby cave would benefit people…
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.
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…
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! FIRE CLOSURES: Check…
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, or “karst window,” that looks down into an underground lake. The water is about 100 feet below the viewing platform. Good to Know: A light is available near the stairway…
Santa Fe offers a rich history and unique accommodations such as La Fonda on the Plaza, near downtown attractions.
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 you are in the area visiting Clearwater Lake, Lon Sanders Canyon, or staying the night at Markham Springs Campground. The Gulf Sinkhole Details What It Is? The Gulf known locally…
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…
