Bandelier National Monument is located in north central New Mexico, just a short drive from Albuquerque. As we drove cross country from Idaho to Missouri via Mesa Verde National Park, we chose to take a detour to visit Bandelier. Unfortunately, Mesa Verde did not have […]

Utah is known for its gorgeous red rocks, and some of the top National and State Parks in the U.S. There is so much to see and do, that you can spend months exploring this state. If you’ve only got a short time to spend […]

This is your resource for trip planning to the state of Utah. This guide includes links to official tourism websites, National and State Parks, historic sites, attractions, and restaurants. PLAN YOUR UTAH TRIP National Park Service Utah Utah State Parks  Official Tourism Utah Roadside America […]

Here is a list of visitor attractions, resources, and links to plan your trip to California. PLAN YOUR CALIFORNIA TRIP Visit California National Park Service State Parks Grayline Tours Roadside America Factory Tours CALIFORNIA ATTRACTIONS Alcatraz Island Andreas Canyon Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Anza-Borrego Desert […]

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The Olympic Peninsula, located in Northwestern Washington, is an unforgettable adventure. In one relatively small area, you can visit mountains, ocean, and rain forest in Olympic National Park. Although we designated four full days, we had to carefully pick and choose our stops, in order […]

Las Vegas has always been known as a playground for adults. But, what about vacationing in Vegas with your kids? Check out these FREE seven kid-friendly Las Vegas attractions that will keep the whole family happy: 1. Circus, Circus The famous Circus Circus Hotel and […]

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is located in Arco, Idaho. The unique terrain, formed by earthquake activity, appears similar to the moon’s surface. The now-protected basaltic lava field was formed from volcanic lava eruptions over the past 15,000 years. In fact, NASA […]

From waterfalls to national monuments, bison, mountains, quirky attractions, and the Wild West. South Dakota has something for everyone. Here are some places to stop along I-90 through South Dakota.