In this section we highlight trips we’ve been on and share ideas on where to go and what to see.
On our way back to Las Vegas from Moab we took the scenic route and made a small detour to see some of Capitol Reef National Park’s highlights. With only a limited amount of time, driving along the park’s scenic drive was the best option. On the way we also drove through the Fruita Historic […]
Goblin Valley State Park, in Utah, is located just off highway 70 along highway 24 and definitely worth a detour to visit if you’re heading out to Canyonlands or Arches national parks. As our trip started in Las Vegas, we found that Goblin Valley was a great place to stop on the way to Moab […]
Located just off the path to Canyonlands Island in the Sky, and about 30 miles from Moab, Utah, Dead Horse Point State Park is a wonderful place to go and see spectacular views of majestic canyons, mesas and buttes. At the visitor center, you can choose from one of the numerous canyon rim trails from […]
Arches National Park is best known for its natural sandstone arches. There are more than 2,000 arches within the park. Carved by wind, ice and water over millenniums, these stunning rock formations create a unique and picturesque landscape. The park is even more spectacular at sunset when the park’s arches, pinnacles, spires, fins, and balanced […]
We have only scratched the surface when it comes to visiting national parks, but we plan on seeing more of them this year. There are 423 national park sites in the United States National Park System. Of those, 63 have the official National Park designation in their names. Other categories include preserves, recreation areas, national […]
Even if this isn’t the best time to travel it’s important to keep your dreams alive! I look forward to taking my next trip and most importantly I need to have something to look forward to. This is why I’m actively looking at travel destinations and planning post-pandemic trips. It helps keep me sane and […]
Montreal is a wonderful city, but sometimes it’s nice to get a change of scenery. There are many interesting places to visit around Montreal which can serve as the perfect day or weekend getaway. In this post I will highlight some of our favorite road trips.
The Texas landscape is very diverse. From flat plains and rough country that could be out of the Bugs Bunny and Road Runner show to rolling hills filled with bluebonnets, lakes, nature preserves and beautiful sandy beaches. It’s not all about tumbleweeds rolling in the arid desert like often portrayed in western movies although some […]
Bonaire has been high up on our list as one of the top places to go for a scuba diving vacation. It’s one of the best shore diving destinations in the world with pristine reefs thriving with marine life. In fact, all the surrounding waters are part of the Bonaire National Marine Park. This means that […]
While many come to Bonaire for scuba diving, the island has more to offer its visitors. Well worth visiting for its spectacular vistas is the Washington Slagbaai National Park. We recommend taking the long route to see the park’s highlights. Also, of interest is taking a scenic drive around Bonaire’s southern end. This is a […]