A Yellowstone and Grand Teton off-season visit includes a few benefits you won’t get if you travel during peak season. So is it worth it to visit after the crowds leave? Let’s find out! Yellowstone and Grand Teton are great…
Stone Mountain in Fall: Discovering Georgia’s Granite Giant in October
On a damp, misty Monday in October, Stone Mountain in fall reveals a different side of itself—quieter, more contemplative, with many attractions shuttered for the day. But the park’s massive centerpiece remains impossible to ignore, even through the fog, and…
Capitol Reef: Low-Cost Getaway Adventure
No vacation is completely free, that’s for sure. But as my husband and I celebrated another year of wedded bliss, we decided to trade expensive fancy dinners and crowded tourist traps for something far more memorable: the stunning, surprisingly serene,…
Where to View Mountain Wildflowers
Want to immerse yourself in gorgeous mountain scenery? Plan a visit to view mountain wildflowers! You can’t beat vistas of colorful wildflower meadows against the backdrop of a rugged mountain range. The pure mountain air and birdsongs will enhance your…
Road Trip to New Mexico
I can’t share my recent road trip to New Mexico without a little backstory. It was unusual for us to leave on a road trip on Christmas Day. For us, Christmas is all about gathering with family as we celebrate…
Fall Foliage Favorites in the US
Fall just might be the best time of the year. Despite plenty of sunshine, the temperatures are more comfortable. Prices for traveling go down just a bit — and so do the crowds. One more bonus: the fall foliage is…