When thinking of Los Angeles, the first terms things most people think of include crowds, tourists, Hollywood, traffic, smog, and pollution. With a metro area population of over 12 million, things can get pretty hectic and crowded. However, if you venture into the mountains, you will find pockets ...

Florida is well-known as being one of the best places in the world for catching a glimpse of an alligator in the wild. In fact, Florida and Louisiana are home to the largest population of American alligators. According to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries department, more than a million reside ...

At John’s Pass Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, Florida, you will find many options for entertainment including a number of afternoon and evening cruises. The Pirate Ship cruise is a fun 2 hour journey around beautiful Boca Ciega Bay. Your cruise includes an all inclusive pass good for unlimited ...

A trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast would not be complete without catching a glimpse of a few bottlenose dolphins. Taking a cruise is your best option for viewing these beautiful marine mammals up close. Hubbard’s Marina, located on John’s Pass in beautiful Madeira Beach, is the ...

Myakka State Park, one of the largest and most gorgeous parks in Florida, is one of the best I have visited thus far in the state. Here you will find an expansive 29,000 acre nature oasis with endless opportunities for fun and recreation. Within the park, you will find numerous activities, ...

There are so many gorgeous places to explore and activities to enjoy in the “Ocean State” that it would be difficult to condense the many choices into a Top 10 list.  From gorgeous beaches to beautiful natural preserves, Rhode Island is home to some of the most spectacular natural ...

Niagara Falls is often referred to as one of the “Eighth Wonders of the World,” a term given to amazing places that did not make the original 7 wonders list. Many, myself included, are surprised to find out that this amazing waterfall didn’t make the list. In case you were ...

The Tampa Bay area is home to a handful of beautiful parks. One of the best is Lettuce Lake, located near the University of South Florida, in north Tampa. This gorgeous park enables visitors to take a walk along a 3500 foot shaded boardwalk across hardwood swamp forests. The scenery is ...

This weekend, Mike and I embarked on the 11 mile journey from Dunedin to Tarpon Springs, Florida via the popular Pinellas Trail biking/walking path. The entire journey is 40+ miles (starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Tarpon Springs), however, we felt like taking a leisurely Saturday ride. ...

Pinellas County, Florida is home to an absolutely gorgeous 255 acre park, named John Chestnut Sr. Its’ scenic location on Lake Tarpon makes this park an ideal location for an evening stroll, with several spots to take in an incredible view of the sunset. On site, you will find plenty of ...