Counting from the Big Island, O’ahu is the fifth of Hawaii’s eight major islands, located smack dab in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It’s not the largest island, and it’s not the closest to the mainland. But it IS the most popular–– and populated–– island of them all. Why? O’ahu is home to Honolulu, […]
Kauai is known as a nature lover’s paradise. Nicknamed the “Garden Isle” the small island of Kauai is a treasure for travelers looking to unwind, unplug and enjoy the splendor of Hawaii’s natural landscape. The island of Kauai is known for its lush greenery, dramatic seascapes, and also its many waterfalls. Including Waipoo falls, which […]
Summer is the most popular time for a Cape Cod tour! Of the Cape’s 4 million annual visitors, two-thirds of them visit in July and August. Why is summer so popular? It’s when the Atlantic Ocean is at its warmest. When the water heats up, it makes for better fishing, swimming, sailing, and whale-watching. Summer […]
Like most national parks in the US, Arches only allows dogs in very specific areas with a lot of restrictions. However, if you’re planning on sticking to the roads for your Arches adventure, you can easily bring your dog along with you. Downloading an Arches park tour straight to your phone will help make sure […]
What happened on the Gettysburg Battlefield nearly 160 years ago was a defining moment not just for Union military forces, but for America as a unified country. You’ll often hear the Battle of Gettysburg referred to as a turning point in the war, where victory began to lean heavily in the direction of the Union. […]
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places in the US to see the Milky Way! The park is considered an International Dark Sky Park, which means that you’ll be able to see the night sky filled with countless stars. Of course, this beautiful national park is also worth seeing in the day, […]
There are 21 historically significant sites in the Wall Street Historic District. But a walking tour of the Wall Street district will take you around more than just Wall Street itself. Buildings on Wall Street On Wall Street proper, you’ll walk down a wide cobblestone road lined with majestic Gilded Age and Greek Revival buildings, […]
A Cape Cod tour takes about two hours to drive from Barnstable to Provincetown. But the driving time doesn’t factor in all the things that make your vacation fun. To make the most of your trip, I recommend planning for even more time. What is there to do on the route through Cape Cod? There’s […]
Arches National Park stays open all year long. So if you’re wanting a unique winter adventure, an Arches park tour might be just what you’re looking for! Traveling in winter has a lot of advantages. The biggest one is that the winter months are quiet. While Arches is a popular park, the colder months receive […]
Joshua Tree does cost money to drive through, but the money that you have to spend to enter the park goes towards preserving the country’s beautiful national parks. It’s a great way to support US preservation efforts, and the reward is taking a memorable tour through Joshua Tree National Park. The standard weekly pass costs […]