Wineries are everywhere in Napa Valley. At last count, there were more than five hundred wineries for you to stop at while you are visiting. That is a lot of wineries, which is why you might want to narrow your options down just a little! First, I want to mention that every single winery in […]

Does anyone in your family love archaeology and history? If you answered yes to this question, then you must take the time to visit the Canyon of the Ancient Monuments during your next Colorado family vacation. This amazing destination has the highest number of archaeological sites when compared to anywhere else in the country. The […]

No one can take a Rocky Mountain road trip and not take the time to hike to Treasure Falls. It is one of the most phenomenal waterfall hikes in Colorado. You will find this beautiful waterfall right off Route 160. It is approximately fifteen miles to the northeast of Pagosa Springs.   Love Hiking and […]

Have you always wanted to see a glacier? Well, there is no better place to see one than Alaska. During a family vacation in Alaska, I recommend seeing the Worthington Glacier. Explore the Worthington Glacier and Recreation Site Location One of the best places to see glaciers in Alaska is at the Worthington Glacier and […]

A road trip to Oregon will have you contemplating doing a few outdoorsy things during your visit. While there are so many things to do outside, I know a few places that are better than others. The Columbia River Gorge is one of them. There are so many best things to do at Columbia River […]

There have been many firsts in the USA. First, the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. Then land was purchased past the Mississippi in 1783. The Gold Rush was in 1848. And the completion of the fifty states in 1959. In between all those dates, there were many other firsts. This included the opening […]

The Citadel Military College is commonly referred to as the Citadel. It was established back in 1842 and is only one of six senior military colleges in the US. There are normally 2,300 students on campus at once as undergraduates. The Citadel is best known nationally for its Corps of Cadets. The college draws students […]

Plantations used to be everywhere in the south and that included the Charleston area. What is now known as the Charleston Tea Garden used to be known as the Pinehurst Tea Plantation up in Summerville. The tea from that plantation grew from 1888 until 1915. Upon the death of the owner, Dr. Charles Shepard, the […]

Where else can you enjoy the exhilaration of whitewater rafting while also taking in some of the most stunning scenery in the United States? Forests, mountains, and a variety of wildlife make whitewater rafting on the Snake River a must for visitors to the Grand Tetons. The river goes past the Tetons. It travels all […]

Have you ever tried Fly Fishing? Are you looking for a family vacation in Oregon? Traveling to the Umpqua River in Oregon will allow you to conquer specific challenges like fly fishing. There are even more things to do in this area though, so you can easily fill a few days for a family getaway […]