California is well-known for its sun, beaches, rolling hills and landmarks, but there are plenty of other attractions that lure travelers to the Golden State. Pacific Coast Highway The Pacific Coast Highway, also known as Route 1 or 101 or Highway 1 or 101, is a major north-south state highway that runs along most of […]
Modern fashion on the islands of Hawaii is mostly dictated by the weather, which is warm and humid year-round. Local women wear sandals, shorts, tank tops, or light dresses. Expect to spend plenty of time at the beach, so pack a swimsuit that you wouldn’t mind wearing for much of the day – it’s a […]
Like at most parks, you’ll have to pay an entrance fee to get into Death Valley National Park. The fee goes to the National Parks Service and is used to pay for the upkeep of the park as well as the salaries of the park rangers and other employees. At Death Valley, the entrance fee […]
The islands of Hawaii have their own distinctive food culture that reflects their long history of immigration and colonial settlement. Native Hawaiian cuisine was influenced first by European and American whalers and missionaries, and later by waves of immigration from Portugal, Puerto Rico, and East Asia. The result is a unique fusion cuisine that has […]
Death Valley National Park is one of the most unique and iconic sites in the American Southwest. Here are a few things you might not know about the largest and most ominously-named national park outside of Alaska: You’ve Seen It Before If you’re a cinephile, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Death Valley in at […]
Are you planning to visit Arches National Park and wondering how to make the most of your trip? Do you want to learn about this stunning landscape’s amazing geology, history, and wildlife? If so, you should consider taking our self-guided driving tour of Arches National Park. It’s the best way to explore the park at […]
At about 5,270 square miles, Death Valley National Park is the largest federal recreation area in the lower 48 – that’s about 1,500 square miles larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. This means it’s pretty much impossible to see the entire park in a single trip. Here are a few unique sights we think […]
If you look at a map of the Hawaiian Islands, you’ll see the eight major islands as well as over 130 little ones. Of those eight islands, six are open to the public and the last two are off-limits. Here’s a quick rundown of the six Hawaiian Islands open to tourists: Wherever you decide to […]
While there are a few different ways to travel between the islands of Hawaii, the most common way is to just take a short flight from one island to another. Even though the islands are generally pretty close together – less than 10 miles apart in some cases – there aren’t a ton of ferry […]
Death Valley National Park is most famous for its dryness and extreme heat. Receiving only a little over two inches of rain every year, Death Valley is the driest place in all of North America. More extreme than the lack of moisture, however, are the scorching hot temperatures during the summer. With average highs reaching […]