Category: Lesser Known Destinations
Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico
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 […]
Biking the Route of the Hiawatha
Located on the border of Northern Idaho and Montana, lies the spectacular Route of the Hiawatha. This popular bike trail covers 15 miles at a gentle downhill grade between 1.6% – 2%. From start to finish, the trail drops approximately 1,000 feet in elevation. HISTORY […]
Six Amazing Hikes in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona was one of those places on my bucket list for quite some time, and it definitely delivered the “wow” factor. I was still unprepared for the sight of the massive red mountains as we approached Sedona. Here are 6 amazing hikes to explore in Sedona, Arizona: […]
The Road to the Oz Museum, Wamego, KS
Kansas can be quite a challenging state to visit if your goal is to hit all 50 states. Being from Chicago, there were several road trips driving out West. However, taking the Kansas route was never the convenient choice. Nevertheless, determined to check off another […]
Hiking Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, California
While in Palm Springs, we took a drive to the Indian Canyons, Agua Client Indian Reservation. There is an admission fee, and there was quite a line to get in, but the trails were very nice. The Agua Caliente Cahuilla Indians settled in the area […]
3 National Monuments Near Camp Verde, Arizona
While staying in Camp Verde, Arizona, near to Sedona, we found a few attractions to visit for free (with a National Parks Pass!) Montezuma Castle National Monument From Camp Verde, Montezuma Castle was a quick and easy drive. A short walkway led to the pueblo cliffside castle, […]
A Day Trip to the “Healing” Church, Santuario de Chimayo
While talking with fellow travelers in Amarillo, they suggested a wonderful stop near Santa Fe, Santuario de Chimayo, dubbed the “Healing” Church. We could not resist the sound of it. So, we left one early morning from Albuquerque, and made the hour and a half trek […]
Driving Tour of Silicon Valley, California
Being the technology fans we are, we decided that spending a Saturday morning on a little driving tour of Silicon Valley was a priority for us. The only places we knew that we could actually see the inside of were the Intel Museum and the […]
8 THINGS TO DO IN PISMO BEACH, CA WITH KIDS
Pismo Beach, located north of Los Angeles, and is a great place to visit on along the California coast. We stayed one month during February/March in our RV at Pismo Sands RV Resort. The weather was beautiful, the ocean was a short bike or drive, […]
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
I had never heard of Valley of Fire until about a month before we visited, when I read about it in a travel magazine. Within a week after reading that article, I heard several people at Zion National Park mentioning this as a must-see destination. […]
A Riverwalk Stroll Through Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls was a short stop over for us on the way to Salt Lake City. We braved the rain, and took a stroll through the Idaho Falls River Walk and Greenbelt. There were nice views of the entire falls and surrounding city. There were […]
Little Bighorn National Monument, Montana
As we crossed into Montana, I could not resist the urge to stop at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Crow Agency, site of General Custer’s Last Stand. In college, I took a Native American Literature class, and after reading the accounts of history […]
