US Destinations
The Resort Town of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
Coeur D’Alene is a very popular summer resort area. The homes styles are a combination of unique beautiful old homes and properties that need major renovation. The area seems to be going through a revitalization. We visited Coeur D’Alene twice over the past 4 years, and […]
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 […]
7 FREE Kid-Friendly Las Vegas Attractions, Nevada
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 […]
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: […]
Are You Living the Life You Imagined?
Remember back when you were a child, and people constantly asked you: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Adults asking the question wanted you to tell them what job or career you wanted when you grew up. I didn’t really think […]
The Road to the Oz Museum, Wamego, KS
Travel 50 States website participates in the Amazon Services LLC and Zazzle Associates Program. These programs enables us to earn a small fee by linking to amazon.com and affiliated websites. Kansas can be quite a challenging state to visit if your goal is to hit […]
Living Coast Discovery Center, San Diego Bay
Having spent so much time RV-ing in Southern California, I discovered that I could buy a non-resident library card for a mere $20 a year. This gives us access to checking out books, free wifi, and even selected Museum Passes, that grant free entrance for a […]
Craters of the Moon National Monument
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 […]
Stay-cation: Play Tourist in Your Own State
In these uncertain times, many of us are opting to stay closer to home. Many people are considering local road trips and stay-cations. What is a stay-cation you ask? The search engine Bing describes it as “a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than […]
Gift Ideas for the Traveler in Your Life
*This page may contain Amazon and Zazzle Affiliate Links, at no extra cost to you, that help to support this website. Thanks! Looking for the perfect gift for the Traveler in your life? Here’s a list of ideas that are sure to be a […]
South Dakota ROAD TRIP
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.
9 Ways to Entertain the Family in Branson, Missouri
Never in a million years did I picture Branson, Missouri, as the type of place that would have anything to offer children. Boy, was I wrong! You can certainly drop a load of money here, but there are also some free things that the whole family […]
7 KID-FRIENDLY SPOTS IN NEW ORLEANS
When the opportunity arose for a 5 day trip to New Orleans, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn just how kid-friendly this Mardi Gras town turned out to be! Here are seven kid-friendly activities that we enjoyed while traveling to New Orleans with two energetic little boys.
Leeds Castle
For the audio version, click below. The boys and I left Eastbourne for a day trip out to Kent, to visit the “Loveliest Castle in the World,” Leeds Castle. It was quite a bit out of the way in the countryside, but being a weekday […]
Eastbourne England
About one hour east of Brighton, England, is another seaside resort community called Eastbourne, where we spent our final few days of our two month European trip. We rode the bus through the hilly countryside, passing the Three Sister’s Chalk Cliffs along the sea. We […]