The classic Big Sur drive along Highway 1 is 90 miles – and that’s without any driving to reach Big Sur or to return back home. But seeing mountains seemingly rise straight out of the Pacific Ocean is a stunning visual treat that is more than enough to please any nature lover. Taking a self-guided […]
Wondering what to do in Lake Tahoe? Between the winter sports, swimming, hiking, casinos, a Lake Tahoe tour, and much more, there’s not enough time in one visit to find everything the area has to offer. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations on the west coast for a reason, so there’s a little […]
“O’ahu” has no official translation. In the past, ethnographers have speculated it derives from a phrase meaning “the gathering place.” Though this is linguistically inaccurate, the name seems to fit. As you’ll see on your tour of O’ahu, this is Hawaii’s most popular and populated island. Over a million people inhabit O’ahu–– that’s two-thirds of […]
When you enter Arches with your own vehicle, you’ll be asked to pay $30 for a park pass that’ll give you access to Arches for a week. But fortunately, there’s a few different ways to make your Arches trip affordable and exciting. One of them is spending just $7 more for an enriching audio tour […]
Yes – it’s one of the nicest national parks to visit during the winter months! With mild daily highs around 60, you’ll be able to make the most out of your Joshua Tree Tour without having to fight the heat. This makes the winter months a perfect time to hit some of the park’s longer […]
Where to Start Your Lake Tahoe Tour Lake Tahoe is located in the middle of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, right on the border between California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe tours can be pretty long, as it’s the largest alpine lake in North America and the sixth-largest lake overall in the US, trailing only the […]
If you’ve ever wondered why Cape Cod has become one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States, then this blog post is for you! Simply put, the Cape has everything! A tour of Cape Cod features a perfect mix of nature, history, and culture. Tourist Attractions in Cape Cod What’s the first […]
The answer is yes, of course you can! In fact, Action Tour Guide offers our own self-guided Valley Forge park tour. Starting at the Visitor Center, our tour takes you through 21 stops that relive the six harrowing months here that almost ended the American Revolution for good. When George Washington chose Valley Forge in […]
Yellowstone National Park in June, July, and August Summertime is when Yellowstone reaches peak activity. All roads, buildings, and campgrounds are open and ready for visitors. The temperature hovers between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather never gets swelteringly humid like other parts of the country. Yellowstone is located at an altitude of 7000 […]
The location in the Great Smoky Mountains that attracts the most tourists every year is the fabulous Cades Cove Loop Road. When you visit the valley, it’s easy to see why: thousands of acres of wide-open meadows, distant mountains towering above the landscape, flora and fauna flourishing everywhere. Simply put, it’s breathtaking. Cades Cove is […]